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  • Oncology
  • Health Economics
  • Radiotherapy Research

Background:

  • Radiation therapy (RT) costing exhibits significant diversity in the literature.
  • Existing studies lack detailed comparisons of various RT costing methodologies.
  • Understanding cost variations is crucial for healthcare resource allocation and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive review of radiation therapy costing literature.
  • To identify and categorize the diverse sources and methods used for RT cost analysis.
  • To establish a foundation for more consistent and comparable RT cost reporting.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review across multiple databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, etc.) from 2005-2015.
  • Inclusion of studies detailing cost analysis for RT modalities: 3D-CRT, IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
  • Extraction and standardization of cost data to 2014 USD for comparative analysis.

Main Results:

  • Most studies (91%) reported costs from a health system perspective.
  • RT costs varied substantially, ranging from $2,687.87 to $111,900.60 per treatment depending on modality.
  • Key cost drivers identified were personnel and treatment costs; equipment and facility costs were often omitted.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variability exists in RT costing methods and reported cost sources.
  • There is a critical need for standardized reporting to enhance the comparability of RT cost studies.
  • Further research should focus on developing consistent frameworks for radiation oncology cost analysis.