Meta-Analysis, Decision Analysis, and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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Meta-analysis, decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis are essential components of evidence-based medicine, serving as critical tools for formulating clinical and public policy based on synthesized evidence. Increasingly taught in medical schools, public health programs, and health policy courses, this book offers a clear introduction tailored for students in introductory courses on these topics. It is also valuable for clinicians and policymakers who need to grasp the quantitative foundations of these methods to effectively apply the derived information. The second edition enhances the original content by incorporating new material on cumulative meta-analysis to explore heterogeneity and aligning cost-effectiveness analysis with the U.S. Public Health Panel's recommendations. Many examples have been updated to reflect current practices, and the entire text has been revised to incorporate recent advancements and emerging consensus on previously debated issues. Since the first edition's release in 1994, these closely related methods have grown increasingly vital for synthesizing research and have gained recognition as legitimate tools for guiding health policy.