Systematic review of economic analyses of health care-associated infections

There are more publications and growing interest in estimating the costs of HAI, however, the methods employed vary and guidelines for authors and editors on conducting an economic analysis are recommended, and training of infection control professionals in economic methods are recommended.

Abstract

There are more publications and growing interest in estimating the costs of HAI. However, the methods employed vary. We recommend (1) the use of guidelines for authors and editors on conducting an economic analysis, (2) development of more sophisticated mathematical models, and (3) training of infection control professionals in economic methods.