Methods of Pharmacoeconomic Analysis

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What factor influences the appropriateness of methods used in pharmacoeconomic analysis?

  • The specific question or objective being studied (correct)
  • The number of authors involved in the study
  • The publication journal's prestige
  • The font size used in the study report

What issue may arise if the title of a study is vague about what is being compared?

  • The reader may not understand the purpose of the study. (correct)
  • The study may lack credibility.
  • The study might be biased towards one treatment.
  • The title may become excessively long.

How is thoroughness balanced in pharmacoeconomic research?

  • By increasing the number of variables considered
  • By excluding all uncertainty from the analysis
  • By considering practicality alongside thoroughness (correct)
  • By adding more technical jargon to the report

Why is it important to have clear objectives at the beginning of an article?

<p>To establish the purpose and scope of the research. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of study might a title like 'Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Glipizide versus Glyburide in the Veterans Administration' lack clarity on?

<p>Cost-minimization analysis (CMA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In pharmacotherapy evaluations, why is it crucial to compare new treatments with the best current options?

<p>To avoid wasting resources on ineffective treatments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for readers to know the type of study conducted based on the title?

<p>To identify articles relevant to their purpose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the downside of comparing a new treatment with an outdated or ineffective alternative?

<p>It does not provide valuable information for decision-making. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence the appropriateness of methods used in pharmacoeconomic analysis?

<p>The number of references cited in the study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of comparison provides more informative results in cost-benefit analyses?

<p>Comparing a new treatment with the best alternative available. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When reviewing pharmacoeconomic studies, what helps systematically review the literature according to some authors?

<p>Citing methodology in the study report (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes a comparison in cost-benefit analyses more beneficial?

<p>Comparing options considered 'with or without' in a particular setting. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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