Abstract
The authors introduce economic evaluation with particular attention to cost-effectiveness analysis. They begin by establishing why health care decisions should be guided by economics. They then explore different types of economic evaluations. To illustrate how to conduct and evaluate a cost-effectiveness analysis, a hypothetical study about the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder with psychotherapy versus pharmacotherapy is considered. The authors conclude with recommendations for increasing the strength and relevance of economic evaluations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 787-797 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Traumatic Stress |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Psychology(all)
- Clinical Psychology