Economic study
Introduction
Economic evaluation is the process of systematically identifying, measuring and valuing the inputs and results of two alternative activities, and the subsequent comparative analysis of them.[1] The purpose of economic evaluation is to identify the best course of action, based on the available evidence. It is most commonly used in the context of health economics and health technology assessment; In the United Kingdom, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence publishes guidelines for conducting economic evaluations[2].
Guys
Economic evaluations can take several forms, namely:.
• - Cost-benefit analysis.
• - Cost-effectiveness analysis.
• - Cost-utility analysis").
• - Cost-consequence analysis").
References
- [1] ↑ Drummond, Michael; Sculpher, Mark; Torrance, George; O'Brien, Bernie; Stoddart, Greg (2005). Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Programmes (3 edición). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198529453.
- [2] ↑ National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2013). Guide to the methods of technology appraisal 2013.: http://www.nice.org.uk/article/PMG9