Meta-analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-effectiveness Analysis

Meta-analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-effectiveness Analysis

Author: Diana B. Petitti

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780199863761

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In this 2nd edition Petitti has added new material on cumulative meta-analysis and the exploration of heterogeneity, incorporated recommendations for standardizing the conduct of cost-effectiveness analysis, and updated the rest of the text


Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare

Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare

Author: Alastair Gray

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0199227284

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This book provides the reader with a comprehensive set of instructions and examples of how to perform an economic evaluation of a health intervention, focusing solely on cost-effectiveness analysis in healthcare.


Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare

Applied Methods of Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Healthcare

Author: Alastair M. Gray

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2010-10-14

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0191008036

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The third volume in the Handbooks in Health Economic Evaluation series, this book provides the reader with a comprehensive set of instructions and examples of how to perform an economic evaluation of a health intervention. It focuses solely on cost-effectiveness analysis in health care. The book is developed out of the Advanced Methods of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis course taught at the University of Oxford and the four main sections mirror the four principal components of the course: Outcomes, Costs, Modelling using decision tress and Markov models, and Presenting cost-effectiveness results.&L ABOUT THE SERIES Series editors Alastair Gray and Andrew Briggs Economic evaluation of health intervention is a growing specialist field, and this series of practical handbooks tackles, in depth, topics superficially addressed in more general economics books. Each volume includes illustrative material, case histories and worked examples to encourage the reader to apply the methods discussed, with supporting material provided online. The series is for health economists in academia, the pharmaceutical industry and the health sector, those on advanced health economics courses, and health researchers in associated fields.


Evidence Synthesis for Decision Making in Healthcare

Evidence Synthesis for Decision Making in Healthcare

Author: Nicky J. Welton

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 111830540X

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In the evaluation of healthcare, rigorous methods of quantitative assessment are necessary to establish interventions that are both effective and cost-effective. Usually a single study will not fully address these issues and it is desirable to synthesize evidence from multiple sources. This book aims to provide a practical guide to evidence synthesis for the purpose of decision making, starting with a simple single parameter model, where all studies estimate the same quantity (pairwise meta-analysis) and progressing to more complex multi-parameter structures (including meta-regression, mixed treatment comparisons, Markov models of disease progression, and epidemiology models). A comprehensive, coherent framework is adopted and estimated using Bayesian methods. Key features: A coherent approach to evidence synthesis from multiple sources. Focus is given to Bayesian methods for evidence synthesis that can be integrated within cost-effectiveness analyses in a probabilistic framework using Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation. Provides methods to statistically combine evidence from a range of evidence structures. Emphasizes the importance of model critique and checking for evidence consistency. Presents numerous worked examples, exercises and solutions drawn from a variety of medical disciplines throughout the book. WinBUGS code is provided for all examples. Evidence Synthesis for Decision Making in Healthcare is intended for health economists, decision modelers, statisticians and others involved in evidence synthesis, health technology assessment, and economic evaluation of health technologies.


Inequity of Avoidable Mortality

Inequity of Avoidable Mortality

Author: Javier Hernando Eslava Schmalbach

Publisher: Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 9587755650

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This book presents the research results obtained by Grupo de Equidad en Salud (Health Equity Group), in relation to the development of an indicator of inequity in avoidable mortality, consisting of a methodology that allows knowing, in a consolidated way, the state of the inequality in avoidable mortality based on the variants included in the development of the indicator itself; also, an analysis of global and local data allows realistically understanding the dimension of the problem in both contexts. This book provides additional elements of analysis in order to assess the inadequate role of health systems in solving the most sensitive problems affecting vulnerable populations. On the other hand, conceptual elements around the issue of inequity, as well as the results of a systematic review of the literature related to the different ways of measuring disparities, gaps or inequities in health, are presented here to help the reader approach the development of new conceptual or measurement proposals. This book is intended to contribute to the understanding of the issue, and to encourage joint solutions to avoidable problems of high social cost.


Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine

Cost Effectiveness in Health and Medicine

Author: Peter J. Neumann

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 0190492937

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CEAs (cost-effectiveness analyses) are used by decision makers in the health sector to make enlightened evaluations and this book provides an in depth look at how to evaluate the evaluator. The book is aimed specifically at Public health specialists.


Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine E-Book

Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine E-Book

Author: Joann G. Elmore

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-01-15

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 032368100X

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Written by renowned epidemiologists and public health experts, this unique text provides complete, concise coverage of epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health in clear, easy-to-understand terms. One convenient volume delivers must-know content in four complex areas—information that's sure to be covered in today's classrooms and on USMLE exams—presented with a clinical focus and real-life medical examples throughout. Depth of coverage, concise writing style, outstanding online review questions, a clinical emphasis ... these features and more make Jekel's your go-to resource for learning, study, and review. - Focuses on clinical problem solving and decision making using epidemiologic concepts and examples. - Contains more clinical cases throughout, including global examples. - Offers expanded coverage of the impact of big data and precision medicine, as well as an updated and reorganized biostatistics section. - Features quick-reference boxes that showcase key concepts and calculations, and dynamic illustrations that facilitate learning using a highly visual approach. - Provides almost 300 multiple-choice chapter review questions and answers in print, with additional questions and more online at Student Consult. - Aligns content to board blueprints for the USMLE as well as the three specialties certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine: Occupational Medicine, and Public Health & General Preventive Medicine—and is recommended by the ABPM as a top review source for its core specialty examination. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. - Evolve Instructor site, with an image and table bank as well as chapter overviews as PowerPoints, is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at: https://evolve.elsevier.com.


Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine E-Book

Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine E-Book

Author: David L. Katz

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-01-04

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 1455706566

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Succinct yet thorough, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, 3rd Edition brings you today's best knowledge on epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health—in one convenient source. You'll find the latest on healthcare policy and financing · infectious diseases · chronic disease · and disease prevention technology. This text also serves as an outstanding resource for preparing for the USMLE, and the American Board of Preventive Medicine recommends it as a top review source for its core specialty examination. Discusses the financial concerns and the use and limitations of screening in the prevention of symptomatic disease. Emphasizes the application of epidemiologic and biostatistical concepts to everyday clinical problem solving and decision making. Showcases important concepts and calculations inside quick-reference boxes. Presents abundant illustrations and well-organized tables to clarify and summarize complex concepts. Includes 350 USMLE-style questions and answers, complete with detailed explanations about why various choices are correct or incorrect. This book comes with STUDENT CONSULT at no extra charge! Register at www.studentconsult.com today...so you can learn and study more powerfully than ever before! Access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go...perform quick searches...and add your own notes and bookmarks. Follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titles—to help you see the connections between diverse disciplines. Reference all other STUDENT CONSULT titles you own online, too—all in one place!Look for the STUDENT CONSULT logo on your favorite Elsevier textbooks! Includes the latest information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) · SARS · avian form of H5N1 influenza · the obesity epidemic · and more.