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Cost-effectiveness, cost-utility and cost-benefit studies in rheumatology
TELLA MN; FEINGLASS J; CHANG RW
CURR OPIN RHEUMATOL , 2003, vol. 15, n° 2, p. 127-131 Doc n°: 109040 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DA52 - MALADIES RHUMATISMALES Economic analyses of prevention and treatment interventions in rheumatology are potentially powerful tools for evaluating many complex decisions facing clinical and public policy makers. Cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and cost-benefit analyses allow for the assessment of the trade-offs between expended resources and expected health benefits. This review describes 12 cost-effectiveness analyses done in the past year. Each relates to a different intervention for a variety of rheumatologic conditions including osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, the use of cyclooxygenase-II inhibitors, infected total joint replacements, back pain, and Lyme disease. While cost-effectiveness analyses of the use of the new biologic agents in rheumatoid arthritis have been presented at national meetings, these have yet to be published. Proper use of cost-effectiveness analysis could provide valuable evidence about treatment decisions for clinical and public policy makers in rheumatology. Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI Identifiant basis : 2003227138 |
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