Statistical Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness Data [Hardcover]

The statistical analysis of cost-effectiveness data is becoming increasingly important within health and medical research. Statistical Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness Data provides a practical book that synthesises the huge amount of research that has taken place in the area over the last two decades.

Comprising an up-to-date overview of the statistical analysis of cost-effectiveness data, the book is supported by numerous worked examples from the author’s own experience. It has been written in a style suitable for medical statisticians and health care professionals alike. Key features include:

• an overview of statistical methods used in the analysis of cost-effectiveness data. 
• coverage of Bayesian methodology.
• illustrated throughout by worked examples using real data.
• suitability for health care professionals with limited statistical knowledge.
• discussion of software used for data analysis.

An essential reference for biostatisticians and health economists engaged in cost-effectiveness analysis of health-care interventions, both in academia and industry. Also of interest to graduate students of biostatistics, public health and economics.

Preface.

1. Concepts.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Cost-effectiveness data and the parameters of interest.

1.3 The cost-effectiveness plane, the ICER and INB.

1.4 Outline.

2. Parameter Estimation for Non-censored Data.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Cost.

2.3 Effectiveness.

2.4 Summary.

3. Parameter Estimation for Censored Data.

3.1 Il–