Health economic aspects of late preterm and early term birth

Despite an increasing body of knowledge on the adverse clinical sequelae associated with late preterm birth and early term birth, little is known about their economic consequences or the cost-effectiveness of interventions aimed at their prevention or alleviation of their effects. This review assesses the health economic evidence surrounding late preterm and early term birth. Evidence is gathered on hospital resource use associated with late preterm and early term birth, economic costs associated with late preterm and early term birth, and economic evaluations of prevention and treatment strategies.

Source: Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - September 29, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Stavros Petrou Source Type: research