Decision Analysis and the Implementation of Research Findings
Published 1 January 2002Open access
R J Lilford, S G Pauker, David Braunholtz, Jiri Chard
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This chapter contains section titled: Introduction An example — how does it work in practice? Probability Values Sensitivity analysis, generic decision analysis, and the individual patient Decision analysis and resource allocation Decision analysis in research design Conclusion: evidence-based care requires a decision analytic framework References
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