Moraz G, Garcez ADS, de Assis EM, dos Santos JP, Barcellos NT, Kroeff LR. [Cost-effectiveness in health in Brazil: a systematic review].
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2017;
20:3211-29. [PMID:
26465862 DOI:
10.1590/1413-812320152010.00962015]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
A systematic review was performed with the aim of describing the landscape and evolution of cost-effectiveness studies in health in Brazil. The search for articles on cost-effectiveness was performed in the main electronic health databases. The review identified 83 cost-effectiveness studies conducted nationwide. Between the years 1990-2005 there were few studies published on cost-effectiveness, though between 2006 and 2014 there was a significant increase in the number of publications. As for the themes and objectives of the studies, the chronic degenerative diseases and infectious/contagious diseases reflect the epidemiological diversity of Brazil. A predominance of studies on health intervention/treatment was identified. Thus, this review reveals a compatible Brazilian epidemiological reality scenario, indicating a need to increase research and investment of funds in the area of preventive health.
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