A comparison of international modelling methods to evaluate health economics of colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is becoming an increasing health problem worldwide. However, with the help of screening, early diagnosis can reduce incidence and mortality rates. To elevate the economic burden that CRC can cause, cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) can assist healthcare systems to make screening programmes more cost-effective and prolong survival for early-stage CRC patients. This review aims to identify different CEA modelling methods used internationally to evaluate health economics of CRC screening.

Methods

This review will systematically search electronic databases which include MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science and Scopus. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidance recommendations will design the review, and

SUBMITTER: Adair O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883863 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature