descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2005 English Publisher:Informa UK LimitedJournal:Journal Of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy, volume 19, pages 57-61 (issn: 1536-0288,

Authors: Vijay N. Joish; Gary M. Oderda;

doi: 10.1300/j354v19n01_10 , 10.1080/j354v19n01_10

pmid: 15814516

Cost-Utility Analysis and Quality Adjusted Life Years

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Abstract

Cost utility analysis is a form of cost-effectiveness analysis in which outcomes are adjusted for quality and quantity of life. This type of analysis is used widely in Europe and is being used increasingly in the United States. This article provides an overview of cost utility analysis and quality adjusted life years, a commonly used effectiveness measure in CUA when comparing two or more treatments or interventions.

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Keywords

Clinical Trials as Topic, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Palliative Care, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Quality-Adjusted Life Years

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