Using prediction intervals from random-effects meta-analyses in an economic model

Using a case study of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, this study investigates the impact on a cost-utility analysis of using clinical effectiveness derived from random-effects meta-analyses presented as confidence bounds and prediction intervals, respectively.

Date of publication: 29 Jan 2014
Authors: Conor Teljeur, Michelle O'Neill, Patrick Moran, Linda Murphy, Patricia Harrington, Máirín Ryan, Martin Flattery.
Journal: International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
Digital object identifier: DOI: 10.1017/S0266462313000676
Type of output: Original Research
Suggested Citation:

Teljeur C, O'Neill M, Moran P, Murphy L, Harrington P, Ryan M & Flattery M. Using prediction intervals from random-effects meta-analyses in an economic model. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 2014;30(1):44-9.