Cost-Effectiveness of COVID-19 Policy Measures: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our society, with drastic policy restrictions being implemented to contain the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. This study aimed to provide an overview of the available evidence on the cost-effectiveness of various coronavirus disease 2019 policy measures.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Health economic evaluations considering both costs and outcomes were included. Their quality was comprehensively assessed using the Consensus Health Economic Criteria checklist. Next, the quality of the epidemiological models was evaluated.

Results

A total of 3688 articles were identified (March 2021), of which 23 were included. The studi

SUBMITTER: Vandepitte S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481648 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature