Meta-Analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Methods for Quantitative Synthesis in Medicine (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics) - Hardcover

Petitti, Diana B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195073347 ISBN 13: 9780195073348

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1994

Synopsis

When formulating policy recommendations in medicine, the need for a synthesis of information to evaluate effectiveness and costs is irrefutable. This book describes meta-analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis as conceptually related, quantitative methods for combining information to arrive at a summary conclusion. The information derived from appropriate use of these methods would foster rational decision-making based on systematic use of the information we already have. The book describes how to design and conduct these three types of studies and how to interpret their results. It presents sufficient detail on the practical aspects of the application of the methods so that even a novice could do a simple analysis knowing little more than what is in the book. Even those who do not plan to carry out these types of studies themselves will profit from more detailed knowledge about how such studies are properly done. Policy-makers without direct research experience will learn how better to utilize data from the three types of studies taking into account their limitations, which are discussed fully.

About this title

About the Author

Diana B. Petitti is at Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.

Review

"The first edition was very well received and this new work receives my heartiest endorsement....The writing is clear and accessible. Jargon minimal. The text is well-larded with examples....Each chapter has been updated and new material added. The new edition places many recent developments
into context....All in all the book fills an important niche. It is suitable as a text and a reference. Difficult concepts are especially articulately presented. This new edition belongs on the shelf of every aspiring meta-analyst!" --The Epidemiology Monitor

"This book is very well written, easy to understand and apply, with excellent relevant examples. It is the most comprehensive and accessible book in this field....4 STARS." --Doody's Rating

"I have used the text as a primary source in several courses and seminars. Students at various levels of training regularly agrred that it was clearly written and provided numerous relevant examples of the necessary techniques. Often, methodological textbooks provide detailed formulae. In
contrast, this text provides in its numerous examples the actual step-by-step calculations that are needed."--American Journal of Epidemiology

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0195073347
• ISBN 13: 9780195073348
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256