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Cynthia P Iglesias1, Alexander Thompson2, Wolf H Rogowski3,4
1Department of Health Sciences, Centre for Health Economics and the Hull and York Medical School, University of York, York, UK.
This study developed reporting guidelines for using expert judgment in healthcare economic evaluations. It established 16 criteria for expert elicitation studies and 11 for Delphi studies to ensure transparent and reliable data collection.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Decision Science
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Expert judgment is crucial for model-based economic evaluations (EEs) in healthcare.
- Standardized reporting criteria are needed for studies employing expert judgment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop reporting criteria for two study designs using expert judgment in model-based EEs: expert elicitation and Delphi studies.
- To ensure transparency and reliability in collecting expert opinion for healthcare economic modeling.
Main Methods:
- A two-round online Delphi process involving 50 invited experts.
- Consensus was defined as 75% agreement on definitions and reporting criteria.
- Thematic analysis was used for qualitative feedback.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on definitions for 'expert', 'expert parameter values', and 'expert elicitation study'.
- A final panel of 12 experts recommended 16 reporting criteria for expert elicitation studies.
- 11 reporting criteria were recommended for Delphi studies collating expert opinion.
Conclusions:
- Guidelines for reporting expert elicitation (16 criteria) and Delphi studies (11 criteria) in model-based EEs have been produced.
- These criteria will enhance the quality and transparency of studies incorporating expert judgment in healthcare decision-making.
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