Economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy: protocol of a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Several economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy have been published in the literature. We aim to provide an overview of these existing economic evaluations. This overview will be useful for healthcare funders in identifying studies matching their context. In addition, research gaps as well as literature extensive enough to be combined in a meta-analysis will be identified. This will support researchers in planning relevant research projects.

Methods and analyses

We will search in PubMed, EconLit and NHS-EED for relevant literature. Full economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions will be included, regardless of type, and economic evaluation perspective. Initial searches were performed on 7th October 2021. Study selection, da

SUBMITTER: Baumbach L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8852711 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature