The Economic Burden of Lupus Nephritis: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few studies have evaluated the economic burden of lupus nephritis (LN). The aim of this systematic literature review (SLR) was to assess the economic burden (direct and indirect costs, and healthcare resource utilization [HCRU]) associated with LN, with particular focus on the burden of renal flares and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Methods

This SLR (GSK study 213531) was conducted and reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Searches of the MEDLINE and Embase databases were conducted for English language publications reporting cost or HCRU data in patients with LN (regardless of age or LN histological class) until December 10, 2019. Handsearching of conference proceedings and keyword-based searc

SUBMITTER: Thompson JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8814085 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature