AdViSHE: A Validation-Assessment Tool of Health-Economic Models for Decision Makers and Model Users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A trade-off exists between building confidence in health-economic (HE) decision models and the use of scarce resources. We aimed to create a practical tool providing model users with a structured view into the validation status of HE decision models, to address this trade-off.

Methods

A Delphi panel was organized, and was completed by a workshop during an international conference. The proposed tool was constructed iteratively based on comments from, and the discussion amongst, panellists. During the Delphi process, comments were solicited on the importance and feasibility of possible validation techniques for modellers, their relevance for decision makers, and the overall structure and formulation in the tool.

Results

The panel consisted of 47 experts in HE

SUBMITTER: Vemer P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4796331 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature