Effectiveness of non-pharmacological COPD management on health-related quality of life - a systematic review.

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：:There have been great technological advances in the use of antiretroviral therapies to slow down disease progression in HIV/AIDS. Combinations of therapeutics and the use of several diagnostic methods have resulted in both declines in mortality and the occurrence of opportunistic infections. The higher costs of these ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bos JM,Berg LT,Postma MJ

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare reform in any nation is an evolving process. Brought about by demographic, technological, social, cultural, economic and political factors, all healthcare systems are continually confronting issues related to cost, access and quality. This paper examines other countries' approaches to healthcare in the ongo...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： O'Rourke TW,Iammarino NK

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to reassess the effectiveness of condoms in reducing heterosexual transmission of HIV. METHODS:Medline, Scopus, and the ISI Web of Science databases were searched up to June 2014. Eligible studies were synthesized using random-effects models. RESULTS:Twenty-fiv...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Giannou FK,Tsiara CG,Nikolopoulos GK,Talias M,Benetou V,Kantzanou M,Bonovas S,Hatzakis A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacogenomic testing has the potential to greatly benefit patients by enabling personalization of medication management, ensuring better efficacy and decreasing the risk of side effects. However, to fully realize the potential of pharmacogenomic testing, there are several important issues that must be a...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Moyer AM,Caraballo PJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review and compare methods for indirect comparison of aflibercept and ranibizumab in patients with diabetic macular edema. METHODS:Post-stratification, inverse probability weighting based on simulated data, weight optimization, and regression model techniques were used to compare pooled individual patient-level...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Regnier SA,Alsop J,Wright J,Nixon R,Staines H,Fajnkuchen F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality of life has become an important end point in clinical trials and academic studies. The questionnaires developed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Group are widely used to measure quality of life in cancer patients. The expanding geographical coverage of current s...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Kuliś D,Arnott M,Greimel ER,Bottomley A,Koller M,European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Group.

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of longitudinal change in subjective patient-reported outcomes such as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a key component of many clinical and research evaluations. A major goal of measuring patient-reported HRQoL is to determine to what extent changes in HRQoL reports over time represent true ch...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Hamidou Z,Dabakuyo TS,Bonnetain F

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dutch basic health insurance is based on the principles of regulated competition. This implies that insurers and providers compete on price and quality while the regulator sets certain rules to achieve public objectives such as solidarity. Two regulatory aspects of this scheme are that insurers are not allowed to ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： van Kleef RC,van de Ven WP,van Vliet RC

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cost of interferon-free combination therapies remains high to provide widespread access to treatment, regardless of fibrosis stage. AIM:To estimate the cost-effectiveness of simeprevir/daclatasvir (SMV/DCV) therapy in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis C genotype-1b patients with moderate fibrosis. METH...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gimeno-Ballester V,Mar J,San Miguel R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adalimumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits TNF, an osteogenic cytokine involved in the pathogenesis of chronic, disabling inflammatory diseases. Adalimumab is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn's disease. It alleviates the symptoms of these diseases, preven...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Gladman DD,Brown RE

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:Quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) play an important role in reimbursement decisions when one of the criteria is the cost-effectiveness of the health technology. While for many generic QALYs (e.g., based on the EQ-5D) are viewed as the gold standard, there has been a considerable increase in interest in using conditi...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Petrillo J,Cairns J

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Resonance metallic stent is a new wire-based ureteral stent that was initially developed for patients with malignant ureteral obstruction. Potential advantages over traditional stents include resistance to encrustation and to external compression, allowing for increased dwell times and the maintenance of upper tra...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Polcari AJ,Hugen CM,López-Huertas HL,Turk TM

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to report on the design of a model to determine the cost-effectiveness of prevention and treatment of early psychosis (PsyMod) and to estimate ten-year cost-effectiveness and budget impact of interventions targeting individuals with ultra-high risk (UHR) of developing psychosis or with first ...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Wijnen BFM,Thielen FW,Konings S,Feenstra T,Van Der Gaag M,Veling W,De Haan L,Ising H,Hiligsmann M,Evers SMAA,Smit F,Lokkerbol J

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:The 15th International Symposium for Health Information Management Research (ISHIMR) was organized jointly by University Hospital Zurich (Switzerland), the University of St Gallen (St Gallen, Switzerland) and the University of Sheffield (Sheffield, UK). Participants included researchers, healthcare professionals, heal...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bath PA,Sen BA,Raptis DA,Mettler T

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing homes are facing increased environmental pressures to improve quality of care. However, this increased emphasis on quality comes at a time when nursing homes are facing revenue constraints as a result of the repeal of the Boren amendment, increased reimbursement based on prospective payment systems and widespr...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Weech-Maldonado R,Mor V,Oluwole A

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During the past few years, medical-economic evaluation of lung cancers (LCs) has become unavoidable. Total management costs have been rising constantly, with values almost doubling every 10 years. The financial impact will be even greater with the new molecules now marketed. The methodology for these studi...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Vergnenègre A,Chouaïd C

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment switching has become an important issue in the development and approval of new drugs, particularly in oncology. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) represent the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, but often patients randomized to the control group are permitted to switch onto th...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Latimer NR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By 2018, Medicare payments will be tied to quality of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services currently use quality-based metric for some reimbursements through their different programs. Existing and future quality metrics will rely on risk adjustment to avoid unfairly punishing those who see the sickest,...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Al Kazzi ES,Hutfless S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is its common screening procedure. In May 2012, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended against PSA-based screening. These recommendations contradict the current recommendations of other organizati...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Garg V,Gu NY,Borrego ME,Raisch DW

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:The goal of asthma management during pregnancy is to keep the mother symptom free and to prevent complications in the fetus. Asthma is a common chronic condition in pregnancy that, if inadequately treated, has the potential to cause adverse effects for both mother and fetus. Aggressive treatment during pregnancy can d...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Streck MR,Blaiss MS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate patient perception of the onset of action and overall satisfaction with a fast-dissolving tablet (FDT) formulation of ebastine in patients with intermittent or persistent allergic rhinitis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This was a cross-sectional, multicenter, pharmacy-based survey involving adult patients (>18...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Roger A,Fortea J,Mora S,Artés M

更新日期：2008-08-01 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 past 10 years has witnessed a major transformation in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition that leads to significant morbidity, impairment in quality of life and mortality. Adalimumab joins a class of biologic response modifiers that prevent joint destruction and maintain functional status. F...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Bansback N,Brennan A,Anis AH

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide and are associated with a considerable burden. The burden of skin disease is a multidimensional concept that encompasses psychological, social and financial consequences of the skin disease on the patients, their families and on society. Chronic and inc...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Basra MK,Shahrukh M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, high-cost medicines have increasingly been challenging the public health budget in all countries including high-income economies. In this context, this study aims to survey, analyze and compare prices of medicines that likely contribute to high expenditure for the public payers in high-incom...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Vogler S,Zimmermann N,Babar ZU

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives were to evaluate correlates, and economic outcomes of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use by route in the intensive care unit from an institutional-payer perspective. A 13-month retrospective study of electronic medical records was conducted of 534 adult (≥19 year-old) intensive care unit patients receiving a P...

journal_title：Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research

authors： Sankaranarayanan J,Reardon T,Olsen KM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00