Surgical site infection and costs in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of the economic burden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a worldwide problem which has morbidity, mortality and financial consequences. The incidence rate of SSI is high in Low- and Middle-Income countries (LMICs) compared to high income countries, and the costly surgical complication can raise the potential risk of financial catastrophe.

Objective

The aim of the study is to critically appraise studies on the cost of SSI in a range of LMIC studies and compare these estimates with a reference standard of high income European studies who have explored similar SSI costs.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken using searches of two electronic databases, EMBASE and MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, up to February 2019. Study characteristics, comparator group, method

SUBMITTER: Monahan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7272045 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature