Modelling in economic evaluation: an unavoidable fact of life

The role of modelling in economic evaluation is explored by discussing, with examples, the uses of models. The expanded use of pragmatic clinical trials as an alternative to models is discussed. Some suggestions for good modelling practice are made.

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Published inHealth economics Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 217 - 227
Main Authors Buxton, M J, Drummond, M F, Van Hout, B A, Prince, R L, Sheldon, T A, Szucs, T, Vray, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.05.1997
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic - methods
Clinical Trials as Topic - standards
Cost-Benefit Analysis - methods
Databases, Factual - standards
Databases, Factual - supply & distribution
Decision Support Techniques
Economic appraisal
Forecasting - methods
Health care
Humans
Modelling
Models, Economic
Role
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Summary:The role of modelling in economic evaluation is explored by discussing, with examples, the uses of models. The expanded use of pragmatic clinical trials as an alternative to models is discussed. Some suggestions for good modelling practice are made.
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ISSN:1057-9230
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1099-1050(199705)6:3<217::AID-HEC267>3.0.CO;2-W