Welcome to the Health Economics and Decision Science Section of ScHARR
The SectionThe purpose of HEDS is to promote excellence in health care resource allocation decisions. HEDS makes major contributions in areas that include the valuation of health, the analysis of health policy, welfare and equity, technology appraisal,evidence synthesis, econometrics and information sciences. We also lead several national research collaborations, supervise PhD students, contribute to Masters programmes, deliver external training courses and provide input to national committees. Find out more about our activities here or in the most recent issue of our newsletter. |
Latest publicationsNon-invasive diagnostic assessment tools for the detection of liver fibrosis in patients with suspected alcohol-related liver disease: a systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess 16(4):1-174 Feb 2012 DOI What is the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using drugs in treating obese patients in primary care? A systematic review. Health Technol Assess 16(5):1-202 Feb 2012 DOI Cost-effectiveness of population-based screening for colorectal cancer: a comparison of guaiac-based faecal occult blood testing, faecal immunochemical testing and flexible sigmoidoscopy.Br J Cancer 106(5):805-816 28 Feb 2012 DOI |
ConsultancyHEDS delivers a vibrant portfolio of consultancy-funded research to the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector and the NHS. It utilises our broad range of skills and is complemented by tailored training courses covering a full range of research methods, as well as policy issues such as pricing and reimbursement. Find out more about how we might work with you. |
New HEDS projectsModelling NHS carbon reduction strategies. Contact Alan Brennan for further details. Potential prediction of preterm labour and birth by magnetic induction spectroscopy. Contact Simon Dixon for further details. |
HEDS blogThe best way to keep up with our work and our impact on policy is to read the HEDS Blog. With over 10,000 hits from over 60 different countries recent blog posts also feature on Twitter:. |