Meta-Analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Methods for Quantitative Synthesis in Medicine: 31 (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

Petitti, Diana B.

ISBN 10: 0195133641 / ISBN 13: 9780195133646

Published by OUP USA, 1999

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A comprehensive introduction to meta-analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis. These three closely related methods have become even more important for synthesizing research since the first edition and have gained legitimacy as tools for guiding health policy. Series: Monographs in Epidemiology & Biostatistics. Num Pages: 320 pages, numerous graphs and tables. BIC Classification: KJMD; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 619. . 1999. 2nd Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Meta-Analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Methods for Quantitative Synthesis in Medicine: 31 (Monographs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
• Publisher: OUP USA
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195133641
• ISBN 13: 9780195133646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Meta-analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis are the cornerstones of evidence-based medicine. These related quantitative methods have become essential tools in the formulation of clinical and public policy based on the synthesis of evidence. All three methods are taught with increasing frequency in medical schools and schools of public health and in health policy courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. This book is a lucid introduction, and will serve the needs of students taking introductory courses that cover these topics. It will also be useful to clinicians and policymakers who need to understand the quantitative underpinnings of the methods in order to best apply the information that derives from them. The second edition of this popular book adds new material on cumulative meta-analysis as a method to explore heterogeneity. The coverage of cost-effectiveness analysis has been brought into close alignment with recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Panel on Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Health and Medicine. Many of the examples have been replaced with more current examples, and all of the material has been updated to reflect recent advances in the methods and the emergence of consensus about some previously controversial issues. analysis. These three closely related methods have become even more important for synthesizing research since the first edition was published in 1994. And they have gained legitimacy as tools for guiding health policy.

About the Author

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