Decision modelling of non-pharmacological interventions for individuals with dementia: a systematic review of methodologies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The main objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review to identify and discuss methodological issues surrounding decision modelling for economic evaluation of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) in dementia.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted for publications using decision modelling to investigate the cost-effectiveness of NPIs for individuals with dementia. Search was limited to studies in English. Studies were excluded if they evaluated interventions aimed only at caregivers of patients with dementia, or if they only included economic evaluation alongside an RCT without additional modelling.

Results

Two primary, five secondary and three tertiary prevention intervention studies were identified and reviewed. Five studies utilised Ma

SUBMITTER: Sopina E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6755571 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature