Use of Simulation Modeling to Inform Decision Making for Health Care Systems and Policy in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Protocol for a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Simulation modeling has frequently been used to assess interventions in complex aspects of health care, such as colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, where clinical trials are not feasible. Simulation models provide estimates of outcomes, unintended consequences, and costs of an intervention; thus offering an invaluable decision aid for policy makers and health care leaders. However, the contribution that simulation models have made to policy and health system decisions is unknown. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to assess if simulation modeling has supported evidence-informed decision making in CRC screening. METHODS:A preliminary literature search and pilot screening of 100 references were conducted by three independent reviewers to define and refine the inclusion criteria of this syst

SUBMITTER: Smith H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254289 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature