HSH719 - Economic Evaluation 1
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | Campus: 2 hours per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online) | Cloud (Online): 1 hour weekly class (recordings provided) and 1 hour weekly seminar exercise posted to a moderated online discussion group. |
Content
The unit introduces the basic concepts, methods and applications of economic evaluation in the healthcare sector. Topics include an introduction to the different methods of economic evaluation (e.g. cost-minimisation analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis, cost-benefit analysis); the strengths and limitations of studies and study design; analysing the quality of evidence; how economic evaluation differs from other forms of evaluation; and how information from an economic evaluation can aid decision making. Practical application will include when to undertake an economic evaluation, designing an economic evaluation, the steps in conducting an economic evaluation; and the tools and methods for measuring costs and outcomes.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: In-trimester exercises (including seminar participation) 20%
Assessment task 2: Essay (2000 words) 40%
Assessment task 3: Examination (2 hours) 40%
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