Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tests for threatened preterm labor in singleton pregnancy in France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have showed that the early diagnosis of threatened preterm labor decreases neonatal morbidity and mortality, avoids maternal morbidity induced by antepartum bed rest and unnecessary treatment, and reduces costs. Although there are many diagnostic tests, none is clearly recommended by international guidelines. The aim of our study was to compare seven diagnostic methods in terms of effectiveness and cost using a decision analysis model in singleton pregnancy presenting threatened preterm labor, between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation.

Methods

Seven diagnostic strategies based on individual or combined use of the following tests: cervical length, cervical fibronectin test, cervical interleukin test and protein in maternal serum, were compared using a d

SUBMITTER: Desplanches T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003030 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature