Cost-effectiveness of screening tools for identifying depression in early pregnancy: a decision tree model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the effectiveness of screening tools for detecting depression in pregnancy has been investigated, there is limited evidence on the cost-effectiveness. This is vital in providing full information to decision makers. This study aimed to explore the cost-effectiveness of different screening tools to identify depression in early pregnancy compared to no screening.

Methods

A decision tree was developed to model the identification and treatment pathways of depression from the first antenatal appointment to 3-months postpartum using the Whooley questions, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Whooley questions followed by the EPDS, compared to no screening. The economic evaluation took an NHS and Personal Social Services perspective. Model para

SUBMITTER: Heslin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature