A technique for approximating transition rates from published survival analyses

A technique for approximating transition rates from published survival analyses

Abstract Background Quality-adjusted-life-years (QALYs) are used to concurrently quantify morbidity and mortality within a single parameter. For this reason, QALYs can facilitate the discussion of risks and benefits during patient counseling regarding treatment options. QALYs are often calculated us...

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Main Authors: Markian A. Pahuta, Joel Werier, Eugene K. Wai, Roy A. Patchell, Doug Coyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Subjects:
Cancer
Multistate model
Survival analysis
Quality adjusted life year
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12962-019-0182-7

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