A guide to cost-effectiveness acceptability curves

Fenwick, E. and Byford, S. (2005) A guide to cost-effectiveness acceptability curves. British Journal of Psychiatry, 187, pp. 106-108. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.187.2.106)

Abstract

Use of cost-effectiveness acceptability curves, as a method for summarising information on uncertainty in cost-effectiveness, has become widespread within applied studies. This includes several studies in the mental health field. This editorial uses examples from recent papers to illustrate how cost-effectiveness acceptability curves are constructed, what they represent and how they should be interpreted.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This is an author-produced electronic version of an article accepted for publication in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The definitive publisher-authenticated version is available online at http://bjp.rcpsych.org
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Fenwick, Professor Elisabeth
• Authors: Fenwick, E., and Byford, S.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine; H Social Sciences > HG Finance
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Centre for Population and Health Sciences; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
• Journal Name: British Journal of Psychiatry
• Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
• ISSN: 0007-1250
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2005 Royal College of Psychiatrists
• First Published: First published British Journal of Psychiatry 187:106-108
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher including additional information statement.