Cost–utility analysis and otolaryngology. Issue 2 (February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamilton, D; Hulme, C; Flood, L; Powell, S
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 128:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 112
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2014-02
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S0022215114000048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="normal"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>As providers of health care, we face increasing demand on our limited, indeed diminishing, resources. Economic appraisal of our interventions means assessing the trade-off between effectiveness, efficiency and equity. When rationing becomes inevitable, calculation of utility values is a valuable decision-making tool. This paper reviews objective measures of patient benefit, such as quality of life, and focuses on their application within otolaryngology.</p> </abstract>