Interpretation of differential item functioning analyses using external review.

abstract：:This article reviews the literature reporting empirically determined symptom clusters in patients with metastatic cancer. A literature search was conducted on symptom clusters within heterogeneous metastatic cancer patient populations using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL. Studies examining predetermined symptom clusters ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Thavarajah N,Chen E,Zeng L,Bedard G,Di Giovanni J,Lemke M,Lauzon N,Zhou M,Chu D,Chow E

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health technology assessment (HTA) has become an integral part of decision-making on the coverage of new health technologies in most health systems in the developed world. In recent years, pressure to involve patients and members of the public in HTA has grown. In this article, we summarize findings from peer-reviewed...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Menon D,Stafinski T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assess the efficiency of biologic treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) which are indicated and financed for this pathology by Spain. METHODS:A Markov model was constructed to simulate the progression in a cohort of patients with moderate to severe UC. The perspective chosen was National ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Trigo-Vicente C,Gimeno-Ballester V,Montoiro-Allué R,López-Del Val A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to provide a critical evaluation of the available literature describing the economic burden of multiple sclerosis and to assess the gaps in information. The studies included in this review describe costs in patients categorized into severity groups according to the Expanded Disability St...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Orlewska E

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the clinical and economic burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in established (EST) and emerging markets (EMG). METHODS:Three systematic literature reviews were conducted in MEDLINE and Embase to capture all relevant publications reporting 1) the epidemiology of T2D and complications in T2D and 2) th...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Alzaid A,Ladrón de Guevara P,Beillat M,Lehner Martin V,Atanasov P

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Four hurdles associated with economic evaluations in welfare interventions were identified and discussed in a previous published literature review. These hurdles include (i) 'Ignoring the impact of condition-specific outcomes', (ii) 'Ignoring the impact of QoL externalities', (iii) 'Calculation of costs from...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Schepers J,Plaete J,De Bourdeaudhuij I,Annemans L,Simoens S

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Trastuzumab, the standard treatment for HER-2 positive breast cancer, may be associated with access restrictions in countries with severe economic constraints. This study aimed to compare intravenous (IVT) and subcutaneous trastuzumab (SCT) forms and to explore the transferability of value propositions to ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Inotai A,Ágh T,Karpenko AW,Zemplényi A,Kaló Z

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of: Levin LA, Wallentin L, Bernfort L et al. Health-related quality of life of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel in patients with acute coronary syndromes results from the PLATO trial. Value Health 16(4), 574-580 (2013). Antiplatelet therapy is considered essential treatment for acute coronary syndromes with or...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： De Franco AC,Oldridge N

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal disease with a prevalence rate of 1-3% in Western countries. In addition to limited physical function, rheumatoid arthritis patients also suffer from psychologic comorbidities. Depression in rheumatoid arthritis patients has been linked to disease outcomes...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Nichol MB,Zhang L

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a continual challenge trying to improve the quality of prescribing while concurrently trying to address increasing pharmaceutical development, utilization and expenditure. National and regional reforms and initiatives in Sweden have moderated growth in ambulatory drug expenditure to 2.7% per annum in recent year...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Godman B,Wettermark B,Hoffmann M,Andersson K,Haycox A,Gustafsson LL

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second symposium of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer took place in September 2011 at the European Parliament in Brussels (Belgium). The aim of the symposium was to discuss a wide range of topics in health-related quality of life, symptom research and cancer clinical trials, including ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Dormer L

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary objective of this review is to develop a conceptual model for Crohn's disease (CD) outlining the disease burden for patients, healthcare systems and wider society, as reported in the scientific literature. A search was conducted using MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EconLit, Health Economic Evaluation Database and Cent...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gater A,Kitchen H,Heron L,Pollard C,Håkan-Bloch J,Højbjerre L,Hansen BB,Strandberg-Larsen M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biosimilars can directly reduce the cost of treating patients for whom a reference biologic is indicated by offering a highly similar, lower priced alternative. We examine factors related to biosimilar regulatory approval, uptake, pricing, and financing and the potential impact on drug expenditures in the U....

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Grewal S,Ramsey S,Balu S,Carlson JJ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza, the seventh leading cause of death in the USA, accounts for 35,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations annually in that country alone. Recent advances in influenza vaccines, diagnosis and treatment have created numerous options for practicing clinicians, as well as economic opportunities for the makers...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Rothberg M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking cessation is the only strategy that has shown a lasting reduction in the decline of lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to assess the q...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kirsch F

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Otitis media (OM) is an inflammation of the middle ear. It is very common and associated with serious complications, including hearing loss. This study aimed to estimate the treatment costs of OM in Australia and the associated burden of disease (in disability-adjusted life-years). METHODS:Little Australia-w...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Taylor PS,Faeth I,Marks MK,Del Mar CB,Skull SA,Pezzullo ML,Havyatt SM,Coates HL

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 50th Anniversary Conference was held on the 15-16 March in Brussels, Belgium. More than 1100 participants (including EORTC members and staff, national research organizations, health authorities, patient advocacy groups, European Commission, cancer ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bean J,Bottomley A,Meunier F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In response to concerns about the cost burden of medical care in general and rising pharmaceutical costs in particular, a number of recent studies have examined trends in pharmaceutical expenditures. These studies have reached apparently disparate conclusions about factors responsible for rising pharmaceutical costs a...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Crown WH,Ling D,Berndt E

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well accepted that psoriasis has a profound impact on the life of the patient. Moderate-to-severe psoriasis frequently requires phototherapy or aggressive systemic treatment; unfortunately these treatments have major limitations. New biologic treatments are now available that offer distinct safety advantages and...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Feldman SR,Pearce DJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is a lack of knowledge about methods for valuing health intervention-related costs and monetary benefits in the education and criminal justice sectors, also known as 'inter-sectoral costs and benefits' (ICBs). The objective of this study was to develop methods for obtaining unit prices for the valuat...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Drost RM,Paulus AT,Ruwaard D,Evers SM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest is rising in measuring subjective health outcomes, such as treatment outcomes that are not directly quantifiable (functional disability, symptoms, complaints, side effects and health-related quality of life). Health economists in particular have applied probabilistic choice models in the area of health evalua...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Arons AM,Krabbe PF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports on the 'Assessing Cost-Effectiveness' (ACE) initiative in priority setting from Australia. It commences with why priority setting is topical and notes that a wide variety of approaches are available. In assessing these various approaches, it is argued that a useful first step is to consider what c...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Carter R,Vos T,Moodie M,Haby M,Magnus A,Mihalopoulos C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review considers some of the broad principles that concern quality of life assessment. These are discussed in relation to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the measurement of subjective well-being. It is argued that there are serious logical and methodological issues concerning HRQOL measurement, to the ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Cummins RA,Lau AL,Stokes M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) is the most common instrument to value health outcomes under the patient's perspective. Several studies have investigated whether observed changes are meaningful to patients, using a variety of approaches to estimate the minimum clinically important diffe...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Coretti S,Ruggeri M,McNamee P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) is a relatively new technique that is rapidly replacing full-thickness procedures for those patients needing corneal transplantation for endothelial dysfunction. Benefits of DSEK include a faster recovery, reduced astigmatism, fewer postoperative complications and r...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kharod BV,Carlson AN

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 10th consecutive World Health Economics conference was organized jointly by International Health Economics Association and European Conference on Health Economics Association and took place at The Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland in July 2014. It has attracted broad participation from the global professional commu...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Jakovljevic MB,Getzen TE,Torbica A,Anegawa T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of single pill fixed dose triple combination therapy vs. free triple combination therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular events among patients with hypertension. METHODS:A Markov model with a five year cycle was constructed. Two decision models incorporating strict and m...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wang X,Chen H,Ej E,Wu J,Serna O,Paranjpe R,Abughosh S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmaceutical sector has been established as the primary cost driver in health. The scope of this paper is to explore the drivers of pharmaceutical expenditure in Cyprus by decomposing sales and assessing impact of prices, volumes and substitution effect. We used a statistical approach to decompose the growth of ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrou P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disease affecting older adults. Consequently, this disease should be a focus among payers, with increasing utilization of newer premium-priced patent-protected add-on therapies to stabilize or even improve motor function over time. However, expenditure ca...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Brkicic LS,Godman B,Voncina L,Sovic S,Relja M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ideas to further progress DU research in Africa. This built on extensive activities from the firs...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Massele A,Burger J,Kalemeera F,Jande M,Didimalang T,Kalungia AC,Matshotyana K,Law M,Malone B,Ogunleye O,Oluka M,Paramadhas BD,Rwegerera G,Zinyowera S,Godman B

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00