Introduction Economic evaluation alongside trials is often based on data collected through self-reported questionnaires. Consequently, there are consistent problems with incomplete (missing) data irrespective of how well data collection methods are designed. Missing data poses a significant problem when conducting economic analyses of clinical trials, potentially leading to incorrect conclusion...

Background Dobutamine stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (DCMR) was not an established test for coronary ischemia in 2003/2004. Meanwhile, long-term outcome has demonstrated a strong prognostic value of negative DCMR testing (Kelle et al. JACC CVI 2011). However, only limited data are as yet available about reimbursement for and costeffectiveness of DCMR in patients with stable coronary ...

Objective : comparative pharmacoeconomic analysis of iron preparations for intravenous infusion in the treatment deficiency anemia (IDA) within concept patient blood management program. Material and methods . A retrospective study was carried out using efficiency, costs costeffectiveness. Comparison oligoisomaltose [III] (Monofer) carboxymaltose (Ferinject®) out. Results. In general, Monofer Fe...

Background There has been scarcity of research to assess the costeffectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for post-stroke cases despite the increasing importance of this service to minimise post-stroke functional problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a carerassisted home-based therapy against a usual therapy for long-term stroke survivors residing in the...

BACKGROUND: In March 2008, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended stopping antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) for those at risk of infective endocarditis (IE) undergoing dental procedures in the United Kingdom, citing a lack of evidence of efficacy and costeffectiveness. We have performed a new economic evaluation of AP on the basis of contemporary estimates of efficacy, adv...

Methods A decision analytical model, incorporating a short–term decision tree and long-term Markov model were constructed. The use of Monte Carlo simulation and Value of Information analysis enables both the cost-effectiveness of TAVI to be estimated, based on the existing information, and the value of, and requirements for, further evidence collection to be determined. The model allows for the...