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Health economic reviews. Are they compiled systematically?
K Rigby1, C Silagy, A Crockett
1Flinders University.
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Economic reviews of randomized controlled trials often lack systematic methods. This research synthesis highlights a need for greater rigor in economic evaluations of clinical trials.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Clinical Trial Analysis
- Research Synthesis Methodologies
Background:
- Economic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are crucial for healthcare decision-making.
- Previous analyses across scientific fields indicate a general deficit in rigorous research synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the systematic approach applied in economic reviews of randomized controlled trials.
- To identify shortcomings in the methodology of economic evaluations within clinical trial literature.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing literature on economic reviews of RCTs.
- Assessment of methodological rigor in synthesizing economic data from clinical trials.
Main Results:
- Economic reviews of RCTs frequently do not employ systematic approaches.
- The rigor applied to these economic reviews is often lower than that expected for primary research.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need to improve the systematic methodology of economic reviews for randomized controlled trials.
- Enhancing the rigor of economic synthesis will improve the reliability and utility of trial findings.