Cost-effectiveness analysis of cataract surgery: a global and regional analysis

Cost-effectiveness analysis of cataract surgery: a global and regional analysis

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the population health effects, costs and cost effectiveness of selected cataract surgery interventions in areas of the world with different epidemiological profiles. METHODS: Effectiveness estimates are based on a review of the literature taking into account factors such as op...

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Main Authors: Baltussen Rob, Sylla Mariame, Mariotti Silvio P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2004-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Cataract extraction/economics
Cataract extraction/complications
Lens implantation
Intraocular/complications
Eyeglasses/utilization
Treatment outcome
Patient compliance
Disability evaluation
Cost-benefit analysis
Cost of illness
Comparative study
Review literature
Metaanalysis
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862004000500007

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