From effectiveness to efficiency? An introduction to evidence-based decisions and economics

Miranda Mugford*, Ian Shemilt, Luke Vale, Kevin Marsh, Cam Donaldson, Jacqueline Mallender

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Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled:

·      Introduction

·      A brief introduction to systematic review

·      A brief introduction to economics for the non-economist

·      Guidance on methods to inform policy and practice decisions

·      Overview of the book

·      Summary and invitation

·      References

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEvidence-Based Decisions and Economics: Health Care, Social Welfare, Education and Criminal Justice
EditorsIan Shemilt, Miranda Mugford, Luke Vale, Kevin Marsh, Cam Donaldson
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
Number of pages7
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9781444320398
ISBN (Print)9781405191531
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Apr 2010

Keywords

  • Campbell Collaboration-electronic systematic review publishing
  • Cochrane Collaboration-systematic reviews of health care interventions
  • Economics for non-economist-a brief introduction
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Evidence-based decisions and economics-an introduction
  • Evidence-based policy and practice
  • Guidance on methods to inform policy and practice decisions
  • RCTs-andomised controlled trials
  • Systematic review collating all empirical evidence-a brief introduction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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