The cost-effectiveness of tranexamic acid for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for nearly one quarter of maternal deaths. A 2017 multicountry trial found that incorporating tranexamic acid (TXA) into the PPH management package was effective in reducing maternal death due to bleeding.

Objective

To systematically review studies assessing the cost-effectiveness of tranexamic acid for PPH treatment.

Search strategy

Nine databases were searched using variations of keywords 'tranexamic acid', 'postpartum hemorrhage' and 'cost effectiveness'.

Selection criteria

Eligible studies were any type of economic or effectiveness evaluation studies on tranexamic acid for treating women with PPH.

Data collection and analysis

Two reviewers independently screened citations and extracted data on cos

SUBMITTER: Aziz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8596845 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature