Bayesian assessment of sample size for clinical trials of cost-effectiveness

Authors
O'Hagan, A Stevens, JW
Citation
A. O'Hagan et Jw. Stevens, Bayesian assessment of sample size for clinical trials of cost-effectiveness, MED DECIS M, 21(3), 2001, pp. 219-230
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
MEDICAL DECISION MAKING
ISSN journal
0272989X → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
219 - 230
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-989X(200105/06)21:3<219:BAOSSF>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The authors present an analysis of the choice of sample sizes for demonstra ting cost-effectiveness of a new treatment or procedure, when data on both cost and efficacy will be collected in a clinical trial. The Bayesian appro ach to statistics is employed, as well as a novel Bayesian criterion that p rovides insight into the sample size problem and offers a very flexible for mulation.