Systematic Review of Economic Models Used to Compare Techniques for Detecting Peripheral Arterial Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition, in which atherosclerotic narrowing in the arteries restricts blood supply to the leg muscles. In order to support future model-based economic evaluations comparing methods of diagnosis in this area, a systematic review of economic modelling studies was conducted.

Methods

A systematic literature review was performed in June 2017 to identify model-based economic evaluations of diagnostic tests to detect PAD, with six individual databases searched. The review was conducted in accordance with the methods outlined in the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination's guidance for undertaking reviews in healthcare, and appropriate inclusion criteria were applied. Relevant data were extracted, and studies wer

SUBMITTER: Moloney E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6393284 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature