title: [A cost-benefit evaluation of prenatal diagnosis performed at a referral center with a population with a genetic or abnormality risk].
abstract: Prenatal diagnosis (PND) has assistencial, psychological and economical consequences; it is very important to evaluate cost effectiveness for the population. A prospective study was done (longitudinal and descriptive) on a population referred to Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, divided into two groups. Group one with PND performed on proper time and second group a PND procedure performed on a adequate time. The general characterization, indications for reference and consequences were evaluated. The conclusions are that the indications for reference were correct and the diagnosis was effective in 17% of patients. Social, economical levels and multiparity were the most important factors affecting adequate PND. However concerning the results, the termination of pregnancy was more performed on the group 1 and more abnormalities were seen on the newborns of group 2.
authors.affiliation: Núcleo de Diagnóstico Prénatal da Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa, Lisboa.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tomé
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gaspar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marques
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Correia
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lacerda
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Carreiro
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Faustino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rosa
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sing
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011174:Portugal; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Avaliação do custo/benefício do diagnóstico prénatal efectuado num centro de referĕncia numa população com risco genético ou malformativo.