Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation

Description:

This book addresses the measurement and valuation of health benefits for economic evaluation. "Topics covered include the definition of health, the techniques of valuation, who should provide the values, techniques for modelling health state values, the appropriateness of tools in children and vulnerable groups, cross cultural issues, and the problem of choosing the right instrument." [back cover].

subjects: Costs and Cost Analysis,  Econometric Models,  Medical economics,  Outcome assessment (Medical care),  Public Health,  Economics,  Quality-Adjusted Life Years,  Gezondheidszorg,  Kosten-effectiviteitsanalyse,  Methodologie