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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_2 | Pages 27 - 27
1 Feb 2018
METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN COST-OF-ILLNESS STUDIES IN BACK PAIN: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Zemedikun D Roberts T Artus M Guariglia A Kigozi J Wynn-Jones G
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Purpose

This review aims to explore the methodologies used for estimating the direct and indirect costs attributed to back pain in developed countries.

Methods

Six databases were searched to uncover studies about the direct and indirect costs of back pain published in English upto November 2016. Data extracted included study characteristics, cost categories and analysis methods. Results were synthesised descriptively.