AUTHORS:
Hatice Camgoz Akdag Management Faculty, Management Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
Kaya Tokmakcioglu Management Faculty, Management Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
Utku Atakan Kalak Management Faculty, Management Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye
Ece Akar Management Faculty, Management Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, Türkiye

ABSTRACT:
Economic evaluation serves as a crucial tool for decision-making in healthcare, gaining prominence in shaping health policy and treatment choices. The field encompasses several methodologies, including cost minimization, cost effectiveness, cost utility, and cost benefit analyses. Selecting the appropriate method based on the study topic is essential for optimal implementation. In the health sector, economic evaluations can enhance resource utilization, ensuring more individuals receive appropriate treatments. Breast cancer imposes a growing burden on healthcare systems worldwide, with one in eight women likely to develop the disease. Breast cancer originates in the ducts or lobules of the breast, presenting various types, stages, and symptoms, which necessitate different treatment approaches. Common surgical treatments include mastectomy, breast-conserving surgery, implant breast reconstruction, and autologous breast reconstruction, each with distinct outcomes and risks. Given the constraints of current healthcare budgets, understanding the cost implications of these treatments is vital. Economic evaluation can provide valuable insights for stakeholders, aiding in the decision-making process. However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies in this area within our country. This research aims to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of different surgical treatment options for breast cancer.

Keywords: Healthcare Policy, Cost Effectiveness Analyses, Surgical Treatments, Breast Cancer, Economic Evaluation

Conference Venue: Male, Maldives
Conference Date: 5-7 November 2024

ISBN Number: 978-625-00-7517-3
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.53375/imhsc.2024.18


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