Model-based economic evaluations of diagnostic point of care tests were rarely fit for purpose

Linked evidence models are recommended to predict health benefits and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tests. We considered how published models accounted for changes in patient pathways that occur with point of care tests (POCTs) and their impact on patient health and costs.

Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - November 9, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Katie Breheny, Andrew J. Sutton, Jonathan J. Deeks Tags: Original Article Source Type: research