Robin Lau takes you through the seven steps for completing an economic evaluation: 1. Define the decision problem; 2. Identify, measure and value the resource use of each alternative; 3. Consider perspective, time horizon and other relevant alternatives; 4. Identify, measure and value the consequences of each alternative; 5. Integrate evidence and values; 6. Explore […]
An Introduction to Economic Evaluation (Part 1)
Robin Lau presents the first of three lectures on types of economic evaluation. He reviews the rationale for and characteristics of economic evaluations, including different types, methods used and major considerations as well as strengths and weaknesses. Recorded Jul 2019 Level: Advanced An Introduction to Economic Evaluation – Part 1 […]
Decision Analysis for Healthcare
Robin Lau introduces Decision Analysis as the third type of economic evaluation. The session objectives are to: 1. formulate a decision analysis problem by specifying the objective to be achieved, relevant variables and uncertainties; 2. apply decision analysis methods for clinical decision making to health care strategies and public health policies; 3. understand the basic […]
Evaluating Research Impact: From General to Specific
Dr. Anne Bergen and Elizabeth Shantz discuss core concepts and approaches in evaluating research impact. They cover defining evaluation goals and indicators; creating a logic model or theory of change; considerations in aligning evaluation to the level of project, programs and organizations; as well as promising practices and tensions. Recorded – January 20, 2016 Level […]
Realist Reviews: Looking Inside the Black Box
Dr. Lori Wozney Introduces key concepts, steps for realist syntheses, and their importance in health care in order to recognize philosophical footings of a realist synthesis; types of appropriate realist review questions; key characteristics and stages of a realist synthesis; and key benefits and limitations. Recorded – February 8, 2017 Level – Advanced Realist Reviews: […]