Economic evaluation and cost of interventions for cerebral palsy: a systematic review.
Sophy Ting-Fang ShihUtsana TonmukayawulChristine ImmsDinah ReddihoughH Kerr GrahamLiz CoxRob CarterPublished in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2018)
Prevention of CP would avoid significant economic burden. Some treatments and interventions have been shown to be cost-effective, although stronger evidence of clinical effectiveness is needed. What this paper adds Cost-effectiveness evidence shows prevention is the most significant strategy. Some treatments are cost-effective, but stronger evidence for long-term effectiveness is required. Comparison of treatment costs is challenging owing to variations in methodologies and varying clinical indications.