Methods for the economic evaluation of health care programmes Fourth Edition Drummond 0191643580 9780191643583

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• ISBN 10: 0191643580
• ISBN 13: 9780191643583
• Author: Drummond

The purpose of economic evaluation is to inform decisions intended to improve healthcare. The new edition of Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes equips the reader with the necessary tools and understanding required to undertake evaluations by providing an outline of key principles and a ‘tool kit’ based on the authors’ own experiences of undertaking economic evaluations. Building on the strength of the previous edition, the accessible writing style ensures the text is key reading for the non-expert reader, as no prior knowledge of economics is required. The book employs a critical appraisal framework, which is useful both to researchers conducting studies and to decision-makers assessing them. Practical examples are provided throughout to aid learning and understanding. The book discusses the analytical and policy challenges that face health systems in seeking to allocate resources efficiently and fairly. New chapters include ‘Principles of economic evaluation’ and ‘Making decisions in healthcare’ which introduces the reader to core issues and questions about resource allocation, and provides an understanding of the fundamental principles which guide decision making. A key part of evidence-based decision making is the analysis of all the relevant evidence to make informed decisions and policy.

Table of contents:

1 Introduction to economic evaluation

2 Making decisions in health care

3 Critical assessment of economic evaluation

4 Principles of economic evaluation

5 Measuring and valuing effects: health gain

6 Measuring and valuing effects: consumption benefits of health care

7 Cost analysis

8 Using clinical studies as vehicles for economic evaluation

9 Economic evaluation using decision-analytic modelling

10 Identifying, synthesizing, and analysing evidence for economic

11 Characterizing, reporting, and interpreting uncertainty

12 How to take matters further

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