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Quality assessment of breast cancer costing studies
| Percentage of maximum score | Study design | Cost + effect estimation | Analysis + interpretation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤50% | 0 (0) | 5 (15) | 5 (15) | 0 (0) |
| 50%–70% | 0 (0) | 7 (21) | 12 (36) | 9 (27) |
| ≥70% | 33 (100) | 21 (64) | 16 (48) | 24 (73) |
Data are presented as n (%).
Data from the 33 studies that estimate the cost of multiple steps in the breast cancer care pathway.
Quality assessment based on Drummond checklist used; studies scored based on applicable categories [30].
