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Mariana Minatel Braga1, Gabriela Manco Machado1, Elizabeth Souza Rocha1
1Department of Paedriatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Brazilian Oral Research
|August 14, 2020
Summary
Economic evaluations in dentistry help allocate scarce resources efficiently. This paper guides researchers in planning meticulous and transparent trial-based economic evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Economic evaluations in dentistry are increasingly important for resource allocation.
- Assessing the efficiency of new dental interventions requires careful economic analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss key considerations for researchers conducting economic evaluations in dentistry.
- To guide the planning of trial-based economic evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic discussion of study design elements: time horizon, perspective, health effects, and costs.
- Integration of trial-based and model-based economic analysis approaches.
Main Results:
- Highlights the benefits of trial-based economic analysis for controlled results.
- Identifies limitations of trial-based analysis and the need for complementary methods.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes that planning trial-based economic evaluations is a meticulous and transparent process.
- Aims to equip readers with the knowledge to design robust economic evaluations in dentistry.
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