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The probability of cost-effectiveness [PDF]
The study of cost-effectiveness comparisons between competing medical interventions has led to a variety of proposals for quantifying cost-effectiveness. The differences between the various approaches can be subtle, and one purpose of this article is to clarify some important distinctions.We discuss alternative measures in the framework of individual ...
John Stevens, Anthony O'Hagan
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Cost-Effectiveness Thresholds in Global Health: Taking a Multisectoral Perspective. [PDF]
Good health is a function of a range of biological, environmental, behavioral, and social factors. The consumption of quality health care services is therefore only a part of how good health is produced.
Martinez-Alvarez, Melisa+2 more
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Treatment of secondary (or functional) mitral regurgitation had traditionally been limited to optimal medical therapy because studies have failed to show a survival benefit with mitral valve surgery for this condition.
Suzanne J Baron
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Understanding cost-effectiveness [PDF]
Healthcare delivery in the USA and abroad has changed dramatically over the last several decades. Along with the growth in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, the costs of healthcare have escalated out of proportion relative to other aspects of the economy.
Marya D. Zilberberg+2 more
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Analysis of uncertainty in health care cost-effectiveness studies: an introduction to statistical issues and methods [PDF]
Cost-effectiveness analysis is now an integral part of health technology assessment and addresses the question of whether a new treatment or other health care program offers good value for money.
A H Briggs+7 more
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Cost‐effectiveness of asthma clinic approach in the management of chronic asthma in Australia
Objectives: To compare cost‐effectiveness of an asthma clinic that would provide education, promotion of self‐monitoring of symptoms, regular review of treatment by a medical practitioner and a written asthma action plan to current practice in Australia.
Vittal Mogasale, Theo Vos
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Objective: To estimate the potential impact on cardiovascular health of modifying dietary intake of saturated fat across the New Zealand population, and whether this would be appropriate and feasible.
Rachel H. Foster, Nick Wilson
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Objective To assess the potential impact of reduction in salt intake on the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature mortality in Cameroon.Methods Using a multicohort proportional multistate life table model with Markov process, we modelled ...
J Lennert Veerman+2 more
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Cost‐effectiveness analysis of computer‐based assessment [PDF]
The need for more cost‐effective and pedagogically acceptable combinations of teaching and learning methods to sustain increasing student numbers means that the use of innovative methods, using technology, is accelerating.
Bull, Joanna, Loewenberger, Pauline
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Background The lack of transparency in the methodology of unit cost estimation and the usage of confidential or undisclosed information prevents cost comparisons and makes the transferability of the results across countries difficult.
Antonio Olry de Labry Lima+2 more
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