[Diabetes mellitus and comorbid depression: economic findings from a systematic literature review].

摘要: Objective To conduct a systematic literature review of cost-of-illness studies and economic evaluations for diabetic patients with comorbid depression. Methods Systematic search in PubMed NHS EED March 2011, complemented by bibliographic within all eligible articles. Results The produced total 388 which 16 were analysed full text. Altogether, eleven included into the review, conducted USA. results from (n = 8) indicate excess costs between 35 % 300 diabetics depression, comparison to those without Three that appropriate interventions can lead improved health (i. e. more depression free days) at no extra cost. two cost-effectiveness analyses dominance (more days cost-savings compared "usual care") evaluated interventions. Conclusions Depressive symptoms are associated increased care patients. Part these be attributed treatment diabetes. Appropriate aimed increase time greater cost than usual care.