Title: Cost-effectiveness analysis in health : a practical approach /
Authors: Muennig, Peter,; Bounthavong, Mark, 1976-
Year: 2016
Subjects: Quality of Life; Health Care Costs; Cost-Benefit Analysis methods; Medical care United States Cost effectiveness; Medical care, Cost of United States; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Industries General.; Medical care Cost effectiveness; Medical care, Cost of; United States
Abstract: "The field's bestselling reference, updated with the latest tools, data, and techniques Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Health is a practical introduction to the tools, methods, and procedures used worldwide to perform cost-effective research. Covering every aspect of a complete cost-effectiveness analysis, this book shows you how to find which data you need, where to find it, how to analyze it, and how to prepare a high-quality report for publication. Designed for the classroom or the individual learner, the material is presented in simple and accessible language for those who lack a biostatistics or epidemiology background, and each chapter includes real-world examples and "tips and tricks" that highlight key information. Exercises throughout allow you to test your understanding with practical application, and the companion website features downloadable data sets for students, as well as lecture slides and a test bank for instructors
Contents: Introduction to cost-effectiveness -- Principles of cost-effectiveness analysis -- Developing a research project -- Working with costs -- Probabilities and decision analysis models -- Calculating life expectancy -- Working with health-related quality-of-life measures -- Calculating QALYs -- Conducting a sensitivity analysis -- Preparing your study for publication -- Basic concepts in epidemiology and application to cost-effectiveness analysis -- Finding the data you need -- A worked example.