Improving economic evaluations in stroke: a report from the ESO Health Economics Working Group

Cadilhac, D. A. et al. (2020) Improving economic evaluations in stroke: a report from the ESO Health Economics Working Group. European Stroke Journal, 5(2), pp. 184-192. (doi: 10.1177/2396987319897466) (PMID:32637652) (PMCID:PMC7313366)

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Abstract

Introduction: Approaches to economic evaluations of stroke therapies are varied and inconsistently described. An objective of the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) Health Economics Working Group is to standardise and improve the economic evaluations of interventions for stroke. Methods: The ESO Health Economics Working Group and additional experts were contacted to develop a protocol and a guidance document for data collection for economic evaluations of stroke therapies. A modified Delphi approach, including a survey and consensus processes, was used to agree on content. We also asked the participants about resources that could be shared to improve economic evaluations of interventions for stroke. Results: Of 28 experts invited, 16 (57%) completed the initial survey, with representation from universities, government, and industry. More than half of the survey respondents endorsed 13 specific items to include in a standard resource use questionnaire. Preferred functional/quality of life outcome measures to use for economic evaluations were the modified Rankin Scale (14 respondents, 88%) and the EQ-5D instrument (11 respondents, 69%). Of the 12 respondents who had access to data used in economic evaluations, 10 (83%) indicated a willingness to share data. A protocol template and a guidance document for data collection were developed and are presented in this article. Conclusion: The protocol template and guidance document for data collection will support a more standardised and transparent approach for economic evaluations of stroke care.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Abdul-Rahim, Dr Azmil and Lees, Professor Kennedy and Ali, Dr Myzoon and McMeekin, Dr Peter and Wu, Professor Olivia and Wilson, Dr Alastair
Authors: Cadilhac, D. A., Kim, J., Wilson, A., Berge, E., Patel, A., Ali, M., Saver, J., Christensen, H., Cuche, M., Crews, S., Wu, O., Provoyeur, M., McMeekin, P., Durand-Zaleski, I., Ford, G. A., Muhlemann, N., Bath, P. M., Abdul-Rahim, A. J., Sunnerhagen, K., Meretoja, A., Thijs, V., Weimar, C., Massaro, A., Ranta, A., and Lees, K. R.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:European Stroke Journal
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:2396-9873
ISSN (Online):2396-9881
Published Online:27 January 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © European Stroke Organisation 2020
First Published:First published in European Stroke Journal 5(2): 184-192
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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