Adherence to the iDSI reference case among published cost-per-DALY averted studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The iDSI reference case, originally published in 2014, aims to improve the quality and comparability of cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA). This study assesses whether the development of the guideline is associated with an improvement in methodological and reporting practices for CEAs using disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs).

Methods

We analyzed the Tufts Medical Center Global Health CEA Registry to identify cost-per-DALY averted studies published from 2011 to 2017. Among each of 11 principles in the iDSI reference case, we translated all methodological specifications and reporting standards into a series of binary questions (satisfied or not satisfied) and awarded articles one point for each item satisfied. We then calculated methodological and reporting adher

SUBMITTER: Emerson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6493721 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature