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Lifetime direct healthcare costs of treating colorectal cancer: a systematic review

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  • Nazim Bhimani

    (Acute Services Building, Royal North Shore Hospital)

  • Geoffrey YM Wong

    (Acute Services Building, Royal North Shore Hospital)

  • Charles Molloy

    (Acute Services Building, Royal North Shore Hospital)

  • Mbathio Dieng

    (University of Sydney)

  • Patrick J Kelly

    (University of Sydney)

  • Thomas J Hugh

    (Acute Services Building, Royal North Shore Hospital
    University of Sydney)

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is a global public health issue and imposes a significant economic burden on populations and healthcare systems. This paper systematically reviews the literature to estimate the direct costs of colorectal cancer incurred during different phases of treatment (initial, continuing and end of life). MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of science, Evidence-based medicine reviews: National health service economic evaluation database guide, econlit and grey literature from the 1st of January 2000 to the 1st of February 2020. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Evers’ Consensus on health economic criteria checklist. In total, 39,489 records were retrieved, and 17 studies were included. Costs by phase of treatment varied due to heterogeneity. However, studies that examined average costs for each phase of treatment showed a V-shaped distribution where the initial and end of life phases contribute the most and the continuing phase the least. The initial phase ranged from $7,893 to $60,289; the continuing annual phase ranged from $2,323 to $15,744; and the end of life phase ranged from $15,916 to $99,687. Studies that provided the total cost of each phase conversely showed that the continuing phase was the highest contributor to the cost of treating CRC. This study estimates the cost of the contemporary management of colorectal cancer despite the methodological heterogeneity. These costs place a heavy burden on healthcare providers, patients and their families. Identifying these costs can impact health care budgets and guide policymakers in making informed decisions for the future.

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  • Nazim Bhimani & Geoffrey YM Wong & Charles Molloy & Mbathio Dieng & Patrick J Kelly & Thomas J Hugh, 2023. "Lifetime direct healthcare costs of treating colorectal cancer: a systematic review," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 24(4), pages 513-537, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eujhec:v:24:y:2023:i:4:d:10.1007_s10198-022-01497-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s10198-022-01497-z
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    1. Hui-Chu Lang & Shi-Liang Wu, 2012. "Lifetime costs of the top five cancers in Taiwan," The European Journal of Health Economics, Springer;Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gesundheitsökonomie (DGGÖ), vol. 13(3), pages 347-353, June.
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    Keywords

    Costs and cost analysis; Cost of illness; Colorectal cancer; Systematic review; Treatment; Phase of care;
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    JEL classification:

    • H5 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies
    • I1 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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