Health Technology Assessment

Volume 12 (2008)

36 issues

Extended Research Article

Immunoprophylaxis against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) with palivizumab in children - a systematic review and economic evaluation

D Wang
,
C Cummins
,
S Bayliss
,
J Sandercock
,
A Burls
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 36
  • Published:
    22 December 2008

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic modelling of effectiveness and cost utility of surgical treatments for men with benign prostatic enlargement

T Lourenco
,
N Armstrong
,
J N’Dow
,
G Nabi
,
M Deverill
,
R Pickard
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 35
  • Published:
    15 December 2008

Extended Research Article

Curative catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation and typical atrial flutter: systematic review and economic evaluation

M Rodgers
,
C McKenna
,
S Palmer
,
D Chambers
,
S Van Hout
,
S Golder
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 34
  • Published:
    9 December 2008

Extended Research Article

Performance of screening tests for child physical abuse in accident and emergency departments

J Woodman
,
M Pitt
,
R Wentz
,
B Taylor
,
D Hodes
,
RE Gilbert
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 33
  • Published:
    2 December 2008

Extended Research Article

Time to full publication of studies of anti-cancer medicines for breast cancer, and the potential for publication bias: a short systematic review

A Takeda
,
E Loveman
,
P Harris
,
D Hartwell
,
K Welch
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 32
  • Published:
    21 October 2008

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of minimal access surgery amongst people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease - a UK collaborative study. The REFLUX Trial

A Grant
,
S Wileman
,
C Ramsay
,
L Bojke
,
D Epstein
,
M Sculpher
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 31
  • Published:
    30 September 2008

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of repetitive functional task practice with modelling of resource use, costs and effectiveness

French B
,
Leathley M
,
Sutton C
,
McAdam J
,
Thomas L
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 30
  • Published:
    31 July 2008

Extended Research Article

Absorbent products for urinary/faecal incontinence: a comparative evaluation of key product designs

Fader M
,
Cottenden A
,
Getliffe K
,
Gage H
,
Clarke-O'Neill S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 29
  • Published:
    1 July 2008

Extended Research Article

Intravenous magnesium sulphate and sotalol for prevention of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Shepherd J
,
Jones J
,
Frampton G K
,
Tanajewski L
,
Turner D
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 28
  • Published:
    1 July 2008

Extended Research Article

A preliminary model-based assessment of the cost-utility of a screening programme for early age-related macular degeneration

Karnon J
,
Czoski-Murray C
,
Smith K
,
Brand C
,
Chakravarthy U
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 27
  • Published:
    18 June 2008

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and economic modelling of minimal incision total hip replacement approaches in the management of arthritic disease of the hip

de Verteuil R
,
Imamura M
,
Zhu S
,
Glazener C
,
Fraser C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 26
  • Published:
    24 June 2008

Extended Research Article

The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of screening programmes for amblyopia and stabismus in children up to the ages of 4-5 years: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Carlton J
,
Karnon J
,
Czoski-Murray C
,
Smith K J
,
Marr J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 25
  • Published:
    18 June 2008

Extended Research Article

A review and critical appraisal of measures of therapist-patient interactions in mental health settings

Cahill J
,
Barkham M
,
Hardy G
,
Gilbody S
,
Richards D
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 24
  • Published:
    29 May 2008

Extended Research Article

A prospective randomised comparison of minor surgery in primary & secondary care. The MiSTIC trial

George S
,
Pockney P
,
Primrose J
,
Smith H
,
Little P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 23
  • Published:
    29 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Topical or oral ibuprofen for chronic knee pain in older people. The TOIB study

Underwood M
,
Ashby D
,
Carnes D
,
Castelnuovo E
,
Cross P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 22
  • Published:
    29 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Ezetimibe for the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Ara R
,
Tumur I
,
Pandor A
,
Duenas A
,
Williams R
,
Wilkinson A
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 21
  • Published:
    21 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic analysis of the comparative effectiveness of different inhaled corticosteroids and their usage with long acting beta2 agonists for the treatment of chronic asthma in children under the age of 12 years

Main C
,
Shepherd J
,
Anderson R
,
Rogers G
,
Thompson-Coon J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 20
  • Published:
    21 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic analysis of the comparative effectiveness of different inhaled corticosteroids and their usage with long-acting beta2 agonists for the treatment of chronic asthma in adults and children aged 12 years and over

Shepherd J
,
Rogers G
,
Anderson R
,
Main C
,
Thompson-Coon J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 19
  • Published:
    21 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Structural neuroimaging in psychosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Albon E
,
Tsourapas A
,
Frew E
,
Davenport C
,
Oyebode F
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 18
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 64-slice or higher computed tomography angiography as an alternative to invasive coronary angiography in the investigation of coronary artery disease

Mowatt G
,
Cummins E
,
Waugh N
,
Walker S
,
Cook J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 17
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Ranibizumab and pegaptanib for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Colquitt J L
,
Jones J
,
Tan S C
,
Takeda A
,
Clegg A J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 16
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

The use of irinotecan, oxaliplatin and raltitrexed for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer: systematic review and economic evaluation (review of NICE Guidance No. 33)

Hind D
,
Tappenden P
,
Tumur I
,
Eggington S
,
Sutcliffe P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 15
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

A randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy in adolescents with major depression treated by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The ADAPT trial

Goodyer I M
,
Dubicka B
,
Wilkinson P
,
Kelvin R
,
Roberts C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 14
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

Stepped treatment of older adults on laxatives. The STOOL trial

Mihaylov S
,
Stark C
,
McColl E
,
Steen N
,
Vanoli A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 13
  • Published:
    8 May 2008

Extended Research Article

The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of central venous catheters treated with anti-infective agents in preventing bloodstream infections: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Hockenhull J C
,
Dwan K
,
Boland A
,
Smith G
,
Bagust A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 12
  • Published:
    16 April 2008

Extended Research Article

Cyclooxygenase-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (etodolac, meloxicam, celecoxib, rofecoxib, etoricoxib, valdecoxib and lumiracoxib) for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Chen Y-F
,
Jobanputra P
,
Barton P
,
Bryan S
,
Fry-Smith A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 11
  • Published:
    16 April 2008

Extended Research Article

Payment to healthcare professionals for patient recruitment to trials: systematic review and qualitative study

Raftery J
,
Bryant J
,
Powell J
,
Kerr C
,
Hawker S.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 10
  • Published:
    16 April 2008

Extended Research Article

The clinical effectiveness of diabetes education models for Type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

Loveman E
,
Frampton G K
,
Clegg A J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 9
  • Published:
    16 April 2008

Extended Research Article

Stapled haemorrhoidectomy (haemorrhoidopexy) for the treatment of haemorrhoids: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Burch J
,
Epstein D
,
Baba-Akbari A
,
Weatherly H
,
Fox D
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 8
  • Published:
    3 April 2008

Extended Research Article

The use of economic evaluations in NHS decision-making: a review and empirical investigation

Williams I
,
McIver S
,
Moore D
,
Bryan S.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 7
  • Published:
    3 April 2008

Extended Research Article

Methods of prediction and prevention of pre-eclampsia: systematic reviews of accuracy and effectiveness literature with economic modelling

Meads C A
,
Cnossen J S
,
Meher S
,
Juarez-Garcia A
,
ter Riet G
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 6
  • Published:
    19 March 2008

Extended Research Article

A multi-centre retrospective cohort study comparing the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness of hysterectomy and uterine artery embolisation for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids. The HOPEFUL study

Hirst A
,
Dutton S
,
Wu O
,
Briggs A
,
Edwards C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 5
  • Published:
    19 March 2008

Extended Research Article

Does befriending by trained lay workers improve psychological well-being and quality of life for carers of people with dementia, and at what cost? A randomised controlled trial

Charlesworth G
,
Shepstone L
,
Wilson E
,
Thalanany M
,
Mugford M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 4
  • Published:
    7 March 2008

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of the effectiveness of strategies for reducing the fracture risk in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis with additional data on long-term risk of fracture and cost of disease management

Thornton J
,
Ashcroft D
,
O'Neill T
,
Elliott R
,
Adams J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 3
  • Published:
    7 March 2008

Extended Research Article

'Cut down to quit' with nicotine replacement therapies in smoking cessation: a systematic review of effectiveness and economic analysis

Wang D
,
Connock M
,
Barton P
,
Fry-Smith A
,
Aveyard P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 2
  • Published:
    10 January 2008

Extended Research Article

A systematic review and economic model of switching from non-glycopeptide to glycopeptide antibiotic prophylaxis for surgery

Cranny G
,
Elliott R
,
Weatherly H
,
Chambers D
,
Hawkins N
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 12, Issue: 1
  • Published:
    10 January 2008

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