The Inclusion of Informal Care in Applied Economic Evaluation: A Review

摘要: Abstract Objective Theory and guidelines advocating the inclusion of informal care in economic evaluation have, recent years, been accompanied by developments methods for capturing costs outcomes related to care. The objective this study was review applied evaluations identify used for, implications of, including practice. Methods Searches key databases were conducted all full incorporating or relating Information extracted using a standard template from studies meeting criteria. Results Thirty identified that included Twenty-five these costed carers' time input 17 measured carers. reported cost-effectiveness interventions altered care, some cases changing conclusions health funding. Conclusions development around are yet significantly permeate literature; however, results suggest funding priorities may change if they do so. 1) reference case care; 2) sensitivity analysis contentious issues; 3) statement reason excluding is deemed appropriate, help improve way future.