International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care

General Essays

Assessing the impact of England's National Health Service R&D Health Technology Assessment program using the “payback” approach

James Raftery, Stephen Hanney, Colin Green and Martin Buxton

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 1-5

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090011 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Use of surrogate outcomes in cost-effectiveness models: A review of United Kingdom health technology assessment reports

Julian Elston and Rod S. Taylor

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 6-13

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090023 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound for the treatment of uterine fibroids

Amy K. O'Sullivan, David Thompson, Paula Chu, David W. Lee, Elizabeth A. Stewart and Milton C. Weinstein

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 14-25

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090035 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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An economic analysis of continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome

Helen L. A. Weatherly, Susan C. Griffin, Catriona Mc Daid, Kate H. Durée, Robert J. O. Davies, John R. Stradling, Marie E. Westwood and Mark J. Sculpher

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 26-34

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090047 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Identifying patient-relevant endpoints among individuals with schizophrenia: An application of patient-centered health technology assessment

Elizabeth T. Kinter, Annette Schmeding, Ina Rudolph, Susan dosReis and John F. P. Bridges

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 35-41

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090059 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Assessment of the quality of mini-HTA

Kristian Kidholm, Lars Ehlers, Lisa Korsbek, Rolf Kjærby and Mickael Beck

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 42-48

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090060 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Finding legitimacy for the role of budget impact in drug reimbursement decisions

Maartje G. H. Niezen, Antoinette de Bont, Jan J. V. Busschbach, Joshua P. Cohen and Elly A. Stolk

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 49-55

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090072 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Pegylated and non-pegylated interferon-alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of mild chronic hepatitis C: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Debbie Hartwell and Jonathan Shepherd

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 56-62

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090084 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Arthroplasty registers: A review of international experiences

Victoria Serra-Sutton, Alejandro Allepuz, Mireia Espallargues, Gerold Labek and Joan M. V. Pons

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 63-72

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090096 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Constructive Technology Assessment (CTA) as a tool in Coverage with Evidence Development: The case of the 70-gene prognosis signature for breast cancer diagnostics

Valesca P. Retèl, Jolien M. Bueno-de-Mesquita, Marjan J. M. Hummel, Marc J. van de Vijver, Kirsten F. L. Douma, Kim Karsenberg, Frits S. A. M. van Dam, Cees van Krimpen, Frank E. Bellot, Rudi M. H. Roumen, Sabine C. Linn and Wim H. van Harten

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 73-83

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090102 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Research Reports

Evaluating the status of “translating research into practice” at a major academic healthcare system

M. Hasan Rajab, Frank J. Villamaria and J. James Rohack

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 84-89

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090114 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Health-related quality of life measures in routine clinical care: Can FACT-Fatigue help to assess the management of fatigue in cancer patients?

Maria-Jose Santana, Heather-Jane Au, Melina Dharma-Wardene, Joanne D. Hewitt, David Dupere, John Hanson, Sunita Ghosh and David Feeny

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 90-96

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090126 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Information technology capacities assessment tool in hospitals: Instrument development and validation

Mirou Jaana, Guy Paré and Claude Sicotte

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 97-106

doi:10.1017/S0266462309090138 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Commentaries, Views, and Developments in Hta

The influence of methodologic quality on the conclusion of a landmark meta-analysis on thrombolytic therapy

Suhail A. R. Doi

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 107-109

doi:10.1017/S0266462309091016 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Colorectal cancer screening policy in Hungary

László Gulácsi, Gábor Vas, István Pintér and Ildikó Kriszbacher

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 109-110

doi:10.1017/S0266462309091028 (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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Colorectal cancer screening policy in Europe

Iñaki Gutiérrez-Ibarluzea and José Asua

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Volume 25, Issue 01, January 2009, pp 111-112

doi:10.1017/S026646230909103X (About doi), Published Online by Cambridge University Press 06 Jan 2009

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