Introduction to Economic Evaluation in Oral Health Care

This is the first known book on economic evaluations specifically geared to oral health professionals.

The book serves as a starting point that explains the concepts and tools required for practitioners with little or no formal training or experience in economic evaluation to conduct such evaluations in oral health(care). It provides the foundation for applying economic evaluation principles to oral health programs as well as more advanced technical information for those interested in acquiring knowledge of health economics within the context of oral health care.

In the book, the authors describe the different types of economic evaluation and discuss their role and application in oral health care. Topics explored among the chapters include:

• Why carry out an economic evaluation in oral health care?
• Aspects of decision modelling for economic evaluation in oral health care
• Interpreting economic evaluation in oral health
• Worked examples in cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility analyses
• Assessing the quality and usefulness

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Springer Nature

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Carlos Zaror; Rodrigo Mariño

ISBN:

978-3-03-096288-3

Specialty:

• Health Professions
• Dentistry & Dental Hygiene

Language:

English

Edition:

1st Ed.

Pages:

234

Publication Year:

2022

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