The use of micro-costing in economic analyses of surgical interventions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compared with conventional top down costing, micro-costing may provide a more accurate method of resource-use assessment in economic analyses of surgical interventions, but little is known about its current use. The aim of this study was to systematically-review the use of micro-costing in surgery.

Methods

Comprehensive searches identified complete papers, published in English reporting micro-costing of surgical interventions up to and including 22nd June 2018. Studies were critically appraised using a modified version of the Consensus on Health Economic Criteria (CHEC) Checklist. Study demographics and details of resources identified; methods for measuring and valuing identified resources and any cost-drivers identified in each study were summarised.

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SUBMITTER: Potter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990532 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature