All existing economic evaluations in smoking cessation lack in one or more key study attributes necessary to be fully transferable to a new context
AIMS To identify different types of models used in economic evaluations of smoking cessation , analyse the quality of the included models examining their attributes and ascertain their transferability to a new context .
Cost-effectiveness of the Danish smoking cessation interventions
The cost-effectiveness of  smoking cessation interventions is well documented . However , most studies are based on r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) and provide little information on the differences between subgroups . This study assessed the relative cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions  offered to various subgroups of smokers , based on real-life data . Regression analyses provided information on the factors determining abstinence and costs and led to the formation of relevant subgroups of smokers . Probabilistic Markov modeling was then used to estimate the relative cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions  for the entire data base population and for the subgroups compared to a no-intervention case . The ICER for the base case population was estimated at € 1,358 . This is consistent with results from the existing literature . Group simulations showed lower ICERs for men , hospitals , and light smokers and falling ICERs with increasing age . Despite differences in the cost-effectiveness ratios between subgroups our results do not justify any kind of subgroup differentiation in a smoking prevention policy
All existing economic evaluations in smoking cessation lack in one or more key study attributes necessary to be fully transferable to a new context
AIMS To identify different types of models used in economic evaluations of smoking cessation , analyse the quality of the included models examining their attributes and ascertain their transferability to a new context .