Essays about: "Health Economic evaluations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Health Economic evaluations.

  1. 1. Health Economic Evaluations on interventions promoting physical activity among children and adolescents : A literature review

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Johanna Olofsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Interventions; Physical activity; Health Economic evaluations; Interventioner; Fysisk aktivitet; Hälsoekonomiska utvärderingar;

    Abstract : Physical activity among children and adolescents around the world is decreasing and will imply negative effects on their current and future health, which also contributes to higher costs for the society. Interventions promoting physical activity among youths could increase their physical activity and, at the same time, reduce the costs for society. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Active Mobility Pathways: Policy mixes to address the triple threat of physical inactivity, air pollution, and climate change in Oxford

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Natalie Gravett; [2020]
    Keywords : Zero Emissions Zone; Physical Activity; Active Mobility; Sustainable Transportation; Policy Evaluation Policy Mixes; Health Economic Assessment Tool; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The combined threat of poor air quality, physical inactivity, and climate change is a major sustainability challenge for the transport sector. Numerous policy interventions may address this, yet technological improvement measures, including the isolated introduction of Emissions Zones, are currently over-emphasised. READ MORE

  4. 3. The treatment costs of ADHD - A framework for future economic evaluations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Simonsson; Johan Eberhard; [2016]
    Keywords : ADHD; two-part model; register panel data; direct costs; Sweden; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral problems among both children and adults. Around 5% of the children and 3- 4% of the adults suffers from the condition in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. The value of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation using LUCAS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Charlie Lundgren; [2014]
    Keywords : EQ- 5D; Delphi Method; Cost-effectiveness; Cerebral Performance Category; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Introduction Economic evaluations are used in health care to help decision-makers allocate their resources. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of mechanical chest compressions compared to manual chest compressions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is it worth saving your life? On the inclusion of costs of added life years in health economic analyses

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Laura Pirhonen; [2013-07-01]
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    Abstract : Aim of the study: The aim of this thesis is to, from a theoretical and empirical point of view, critically analyze the Swedish recommendations used by the Dental and Pharmaceutical Benefits Agency, when it comes to the use of costs of added life years in economic evaluations of health care. Introduction: One much-debated subject is the cost of added life years. READ MORE