Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tanja Rombey, Helene Eckhardt, Joern Kiselev, Julia Silzle, Tim Mathes, Wilm Quentin
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of prehabilitation for patients awaiting elective surgery compared to usual preoperative care. The results suggest that prehabilitation is cost-effective for these patients, although there is a risk of publication bias and low study quality.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin Kass, Christina Dornquast, Andreas Meisel, Christine Holmberg, Nina Rieckmann, Thomas Reinhold
Summary: This systematic review aimed to analyze the level of evidence on the cost-effectiveness of patient navigation for stroke survivors. Only two studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing a gap in knowledge regarding the cost-effectiveness of patient navigation for stroke survivors. Further evaluation and research are necessary to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of patient navigation for stroke survivors.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
David A. Cook, Christopher R. Stephenson, John M. Wilkinson, Stephen Maloney, Jonathan Foo
Summary: The economic impact of continuous professional development (CPD) education for drug prescribing was found to reduce healthcare costs, with various instructional approaches showing differences in efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
Review
Orthopedics
R. Deviandri, H. C. van der Veen, A. M. T. Lubis, I Van den Akker-Scheek, M. J. Postma
Summary: This study systematically reviewed health-economic evaluations of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and compared the cost-effectiveness of reconstruction surgery (ACLR) and non-operative treatment (NO). The results suggest that early ACLR may be the more cost-effective strategy for athletes and young populations with high-activity levels, while non-operative treatment with optional delayed ACLR may be more cost-effective. However, for middle-aged individuals with moderate activity levels, early ACLR may not be more cost-effective than delayed ACLR.
KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bernice Hua Ma, Samia Badji, Dennis Petrie, Gwynnyth Llewellyn, Gang Chen
Summary: Social interventions are crucial for supporting the health and well-being of people with disabilities, but there is a lack of consistent economic evaluation evidence for disability social services. This systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence and compare the methodologies used in economic evaluations of social services for people with disabilities. The findings show that more economic evidence and a standardized approach are needed for future research.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrea Gentili, Giovanna Failla, Andriy Melnyk, Valeria Puleo, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Walter Ricciardi, Fidelia Cascini
Summary: This systematic review aims to summarize the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of digital health interventions and evaluate the quality of the studies. The findings suggest a generally favorable effect of digital interventions in terms of costs and health outcomes, but the comparison between interventions is still difficult due to heterogeneity in study methods.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Linda Baumbach, Hans-Helmut Koenig, Benedikt Kretzler, Andre Hajek
Summary: This article aims to provide an overview of economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy interventions. The systematic review will identify relevant literature and extract information on publication year, country of origin, analysis type, and musculoskeletal condition. The findings of this review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and social media. No ethical approval is required as the study does not involve human participants.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Auliasari Meita Utami, Farida Rendrayani, Qisty Aulia Khoiry, Dita Noviyanti, Auliya A. Suwantika, Maarten J. Postma, Neily Zakiyah
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the economic evaluation of COVID-19 vaccination worldwide. The findings showed that COVID-19 vaccination is a cost-effective or cost-saving intervention for controlling virus transmission and having an effect under certain conditions. Considering prioritization is crucial due to the favorable cost-effectiveness of vaccines and disparities in affordability across countries. This review provides comprehensive insights into the economic evaluation of COVID-19 vaccination that will be useful for policymakers, particularly in highlighting preventive measures and preparedness plans for potential future pandemics.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jules J. M. Kraaijkamp, Eleonore F. van Dam van Isselt, Anke Persoon, Anke Versluis, Niels H. Chavannes, Wilco P. Achterberg
Summary: The potential of eHealth in improving outcomes for older adults in geriatric rehabilitation is significant, yet there is limited evidence on its feasibility and usability. Simple eHealth interventions are more feasible for older patients in rehabilitation, but there is insufficient evidence on usability.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Vivien Kin Yi Chan, Runqing Yang, Ian Chi Kei Wong, Xue Li
Summary: The study systematically evaluated the cost-effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in four cancer types and found that drug maintenance therapy in advanced ovarian cancer was cost-effective after genetic stratification, but there were mixed conclusions in other cancer types. Genetic stratification had an impact on cost-effectiveness, and drug cost was a major determinant.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Giuseppe Santoli, Mario Cesare Nurchis, Giovanna Elisa Calabro, Gianfranco Damiani
Summary: SARS-CoV-2 vaccination has proven highly effective in preventing COVID-19, reducing global deaths and hospitalizations. While vaccine distribution remains unequal, it is crucial to organize mass vaccination campaigns worldwide to control the spread of the virus. This systematic review confirms that COVID-19 vaccination campaigns are cost-effective and sustainable public health measures in fighting the pandemic.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kevin Duan, Francisco Rodriguez Garza, Hugo Flores, Daniel Palazuelos, Jimena Maza, Luis Alberto Martinez-Juarez, Patrick F. Elliott, Elena Moreno Lazaro, Natan Enriquez Rios, Gustavo Nigenda, Lindsay Palazuelos, Ryan K. McBain
Summary: CESPEC is a cost-effective community-based model of diabetes care for patients in rural Mexico, providing more health-adjusted years at a lower cost compared to usual care.
Review
Psychiatry
Christian Dalton-Locke, Louise Marston, Peter McPherson, Helen Killaspy
Summary: This systematic review examined international studies evaluating the effectiveness of inpatient and community rehabilitation services, finding the strongest evidence for services aimed at homeless individuals, with access to inpatient rehabilitation services associated with a reduction in acute inpatient service use post discharge. More high quality research is needed for contemporary rehabilitation services with comparison groups.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Wenchuan Shi, Xiaoli Cheng, Haitao Wang, Xiao Zang, Tingting Chen
Summary: A systematic review was conducted to summarize evidence on the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination in China, with 14 studies included for review. Cost of vaccination was consistently identified as a key determinant for the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination programmes in China. Overall, the reviewed studies generally supported the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccine in China, although some reached alternative conclusions, particularly when assessed incremental to cervical cancer screening.
Review
Rehabilitation
Ladislav Batalik, Katerina Filakova, Michaela Sladeckova, Filip Dosbaba, Jingjing Su, Garyfallia Pepera
Summary: This systematic review compares the cost-effectiveness of exercise-based telehealth cardiac rehabilitation (CR) interventions with standard exercise-based CR. The findings suggest that exercise-based telehealth CR is as cost-effective as standard CR interventions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Philippa A. Logan, Jane C. Horne, Frances Allen, Sarah J. Armstrong, Allan B. Clark, Simon Conroy, Janet Darby, Chris Fox, John R. F. Gladman, Maureen Godfrey, Adam L. Gordon, Lisa Irvine, Paul Leighton, Karen McCartney, Gail Mountain, Kate Robertson, Katie Robinson, Tracey H. Sach, Susan Stirling, Edward C. F. Wilson, Erika J. Sims
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Guide to Action for falls prevention in Care Homes (GtACH) program. The results showed that the GtACH program significantly reduced the falls rate in the study care homes and was cost-effective at current thresholds in the NHS.
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lee Hooper, Chizoba Esio-Bassey, Julii Brainard, Judith Fynn, Amy Jennings, Natalia Jones, Bhavesh V. Tailor, Asmaa Abdelhamid, Calvin Coe, Latife Esgunoglu, Ciara Fallon, Ernestina Gyamfi, Claire Hill, Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Nithin Narayanan, Titilopemi Oladosu, Ellice Parkinson, Emma Prentice, Meysoon Qurashi, Luke Read, Harriet Getley, Fujian Song, Ailsa A. Welch, Peter Aggett, Georg Lietz
Summary: This scoping review aims to update the nutrient requirements and upper limits for vitamin A in infants and children, and assess the effectiveness of different approaches in increasing vitamin A depots. The review found that the effects of supplementation have been evaluated, and some studies have also examined the effects of staple food fortification, complementary foods, biofortified maize or cassava, and fortified drinks on health outcomes. Adverse events associated with higher vitamin A intakes have been identified, which can be useful for setting upper limits.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Massirfufulay Kpehe Musa, Gizdem Akdur, Sarah Brand, Anne Killett, Karen Spilsbury, Guy Peryer, Jennifer Kirsty Burton, Adam Lee Gordon, Barbara Hanratty, Ann-Marie Towers, Lisa Irvine, Sarah Kelly, Liz Jones, Julienne Meyer, Claire Goodman
Summary: This study explores how care home staff can effectively use minimum data sets (MDS) to plan and deliver care for residents. Key factors include motivation, frontline staff monitoring, and embedded recording systems.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Guy Peryer, Sarah Kelly, Jessica Blake, Jennifer K. Burton, Lisa Irvine, Andy Cowan, Gizdem Akdur, Anne Killett, Sarah L. Brand, Massirfufulay Kpehe Musa, Julienne Meyer, Adam L. Gordon, Claire Goodman
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and thematic analysis to identify and categorize contextual factors that may affect the outcomes of complex intervention studies in care homes. The findings suggest that barriers to implementation are more common at the task and organizational levels. The study provides recommendations for research teams, care home teams, and collaborations to improve the implementation of research in care home settings.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Flo Harrison, Andrew Fearne, Andy Jones
Summary: This study used supermarket sales data to explore the relationship between area-level supermarket use and overweight and obesity in English adults. The findings showed a modest association between higher levels of unhealthy food sales and increased odds of being overweight and obese.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marguerite Robinson, Marie Blaise, Germain Weber, Marc Suhrcke
Summary: This article reviews the literature on the impacts of personalized budgets for people with disabilities, focusing on benefit and cost outcomes. The findings suggest that overall, personalized budget users tend to benefit in terms of well-being and service satisfaction outcomes. However, there are mixed effects for people with mental health conditions. In terms of cost-effectiveness, some studies find that personalized budgets are more cost-effective than alternative options. Further research is needed to explore the generalizability of these conclusions and understand the factors driving the observed heterogeneity in the results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sarah Kelly, Andy Cowan, Gizdem Akdur, Lisa Irvine, Guy Peryer, Silje Welsh, Stacey Rand, Iain A. Lang, Ann-Marie Towers, Karen Spilsbury, Anne Killett, Adam Lee Gordon, Barbara Hanratty, Liz Jones, Julienne Meyer, Claire Goodman, Jennifer Kirsty Burton
Summary: This scoping review examined international care home research published between 2015 and August 2022. The findings revealed considerable heterogeneity in the choice and assessment of outcomes for intervention research in care homes. There is a pressing need to develop a consensus on useful and sensitive outcome measures for care homes, involving residents, families, friends, and staff.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ellice Parkinson, Lee Hooper, Judith Fynn, Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Titilopemi Oladosu, Fiona Poland, Simone Roberts, Elien Van Hout, Diane Bunn
Summary: A high-quality systematic review and meta-analysis showed that 24% of non-hospitalised older people suffer from low-intake dehydration. Both long-term care residents and community-dwelling older adults are more likely to be dehydrated. Those with more pre-existing illnesses and renal impairment are at higher risk. This study highlights the prevalence and risk factors of dehydration in older adults, emphasizing the importance of prevention.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ann-Marie Towers, Adam Gordon, Arne Timon Wolters, Stephen Allan, Stacey Rand, Lucy Anne Webster, Elizabeth Crellin, Richard James Brine, Kaat De Corte, Gizdem Akdur, Lisa Irvine, Jennifer Burton, Barbara Hanratty, Anne Killett, Julienne Meyer, Liz Jones, Claire Goodman
Summary: This study aims to develop a minimum data set (MDS) to collect health and care data of care home residents in England, and link them with routine national health service and social care data. The study will explore the implementation and perceived utility of the MDS through qualitative and quantitative methods, and regular data collection and analysis.
Article
Nursing
Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Audrey Gibbs, Joanne Reed, Rebecca Baker, Susanne Lindqvist
Summary: The aim of this study was to explore the role of physician associates in patient care and team collaboration within the hospital setting. The findings showed that physician associates play an effective and safe role in providing care, but their integration into teams varied. There was a lack of knowledge about the physician associate role among staff and patients.
Article
Gerontology
Linda Birt, Georgina Charlesworth, Esme Moniz-Cook, Phuong Leung, Paul Higgs, Martin Orrell, Fiona Poland
Summary: This study examines how people living with dementia maintain social interactions in their local communities through observations in community spaces. The findings indicate that individuals with dementia construct narratives and use strategies to assert their presence in social settings, drawing on personal attributes and familiar rituals.
Article
Substance Abuse
Tai-Yi Liu, De-Chao Qiu, Fujian Song, Ting Chen
Summary: This study examines the impact of socio-economic status on smoking rates in different age groups and regions in China and finds that smoking inequality among adults aged 45 and above has decreased in recent years, but increased in other population groups. Particularly in the Northeast region, women experience more significant smoking inequality compared to women in other regions.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jennifer Kirsty Burton, Arne Timon Wolters, Ann-Marie Towers, Liz Jones, Julienne Meyer, Adam Lee Gordon, Lisa Irvine, Barbara Hanratty, Karen Spilsbury, Guy Peryer, Stacey Rand, Anne Killett, Gizdem Akdur, Stephen Allan, Priti Biswas, Claire Goodman
Summary: This article discusses the importance of data in innovations and solutions during social care reforms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and proposes evidence-based principles to develop a Minimum Data Set (MDS) for care homes. Collaboration with care home staff and stakeholders is needed to define and agree on the specific content and operationalization of the MDS.
LANCET HEALTHY LONGEVITY
(2022)
