Induction of labour at 41 weeks of gestation versus expectant management and induction of labour at 42 weeks of gestation: a cost-effectiveness analysis

CONCLUSIONS: IOL at 41 gestational weeks results in a better health outcome and no significant difference in costs. IOL is cost-effective compared to expectant management until 42 gestational weeks using standard threshold values for acceptable cost per life year/QALY.PMID:34534404 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.16929

Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - September 17, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: M årten Alkmark Ulla-Britt Wennerholm Sissel Saltvedt Christina Bergh Ylva Carlsson Helen Elden Helena Fadl Maria Jonsson Lars Ladfors Verena Sengpiel Jan Wesstr öm Henrik Hagberg Mikael Svensson Source Type: research