Department of Health Professions Researcher Describes Advances in Market Access and Health Policy (Adoption of a Societal Perspective in Economic Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Conceptual Paper).

A recent report published by researchers from the Department of Health Professions in Manchester, United Kingdom, explores the adoption of a societal perspective in economic evaluations of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. Economic evaluations are used to compare the costs and consequences of healthcare interventions, and reimbursement decisions for MSK disorders rely on the findings of these evaluations. The researchers argue that the societal perspective, which includes all costs and benefits associated with interventions, is the preferable option for economic evaluations of MSK disorders. This perspective aims to reduce the economic burden of MSK disorders and improve the health outcomes of individuals with these conditions. [Extracted from the article]