A Systematic Review of Orthopedic Global Outreach Efforts Based on WHO-CHOICE Thresholds.
systematic_review · Level I
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2019.07.015 and PMC identifier 6779325.
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Abstract
Injury and musculoskeletal disorders are a major cause of death, disability, and decreased quality of life in developing countries. Thus, understanding the cost-effectiveness of orthopedic care in low- and middle-income countries may help to guide future outreach. A systematic review was conducted on the literature available on the cost-effectiveness of surgical trips that provided orthopedic-related care and extracted data regarding the cost-effectiveness of the orthopedic-related interventions. The cost-effectiveness of the interventions was determined using the WHO-CHOICE thresholds.
Medical subject headings
- Medical Missions
- Orthopedics