This is a lucid, comprehensive introduction to meta-analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis. These three closely related methods have become even more important for synthesizing research since the first edition was published in 1994. And they have gained legitimacy as tools for guiding health policy. In the Second Edition, Petitti has added new material on cumlative meta-analysis and the exploration of heterogeneity, incorporated recommendations for standardizing the conduct of cost-effectiveness analysis, and updated the rest of the text.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-237) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Introduction 2. Overview of the Methods 3. Planning the Study 4. Information Retrieval 5. Data Collection 6. Advanced Issues in Meta-Analysis 7. Statistical Methods in Meta-Analysis 8. Other Statistical Issues in Meta-Analysis 9. Complex Decision Problems 10. Estimating Probabilities 11. Utility Analysis 12. Advanced Cost Effectiveness Analysis 13. Utility and Cost-Utility Analysis 14. Exploring Heterogeneity 15. Sensitivity Analysis 16. Reporting Results 17. Limitations