COSTS OF INTERVENTIONS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL ANOMALIES: SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: To map the existing literature about the costs of diagnostic or treatment interventions of newborns, children and adolescents with congenital anomalies, at different levels and health care scenarios. Material and Method: Scoping review developed according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search focused on the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE and Cinahl databases. The studies were selected according to the following eligibility criteria: scientific publication addressing cost analysis with patients under 19 years old; in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The period of publication was not delimited. Results: 365 documents were identified, revised and ultimately 29 were selected for the final sample. The was a predominance of studies carried out with children under one year old, on interventions for treatment related to congenital anomalies of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, at the tertiary level of health care. Among the interventions, neonatal screening and pulse oximetry, surgical and medication treatments were highlighted. Conclusion: This review shows that research on congenital anomalies is associated with early diagnosis and new treatment possibilities, and that studies on health economics are still scarce in Brazil. This review can contribute to examine the literature and guide new studies with greater depth, reflecting on the discussion and formulation of public policies that prevent maternal, child and fetal mortality, with a focus on neonatal screening.