by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Cost utility analysis. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Clinical Trials Network. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Clinical Trials: Impact and Quality. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
A process to find valid and relevant evidence or methods in a systematic review or HTA. Evidence is considered using a system of agreed rules to check its quality and decide if it should be included in the HTA or not. For example, evidence from a particular study may... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
A study similar to a cost‐effectiveness analysis. The costs are measured in units of money and the benefits are stated in a value that reflects patient preferences (known as utilities), such as a quality‐adjusted life year. HTAI by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
This analysis compares two or more drugs, devices, tests, or procedures to find out which provides more outcomes for the cost of treatment or which has the lowest cost for a given outcome. This means that the outcomes of all treatments being compared must be measured... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
The national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers. CHF works to achieve safe, quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by accessible health information and systems. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
The medicine or treatment currently being used which the new medicine or treatment is being compared to in an assessment. If the new medicine or treatment is recommended for the PBS the comparator will usually be replaced by the new treatment. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
A benefit from treatment that relates to an important outcome, such as length of life, and is large enough to have practical importance to patients and health professionals. Effects that are identified as statistically significant are not always clinically... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
A collaborative of stakeholders interested and involved in clinical trials who share a passion for striving for excellence in clinical trials. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
Groups of practicing clinician researchers (often several 100 per network) that come together to identify important clinical questions and design large multi-centre clinical trials to answer them. Some also conduct trials with industry but the majority have a strong... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
A study to determine whether a treatment is safe and effective. It is carried out with a sample of intended patients, usually after laboratory studies and studies with healthy volunteers have been conducted. The trial is set up to answer one or more questions. For... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
How well a treatment works in the ‘real‐world’ (for example by a doctor with a patient at home), rather than in a carefully controlled clinical trial. HTAI by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
See Confidence interval. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
There is always some uncertainty in research. This is because a small group of patients (called the sample) is studied to predict the effects in the wider population who may eventually use the treatment. The confidence interval (CI) shows the amount of uncertainty. It... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
Consumer Health Forum of Australia by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Consumer Evidence and Engagement Unit. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | C, Glossary
The unit established by the Department of Health in 2019 to develop structured projects to engage consumer and patient groups in HTA bodies like PBAC, MSAC and PLAC. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 2, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Centre for Community-Drive Research by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 2, 2019 | C, Glossary
A non-profit association aimed at changing the way patients and the community engage in decisions about health. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 2, 2019 | C, Glossary
see Cost benefit analysis. by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 2, 2019 | C, Glossary
This analysis is a method of considering the advantages and disadvantages of alternative health care technologies. The scope of the advantages and disadvantages considered in an analysis depends on the perspective taken. Cost‐benefit analysis differs from other forms... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 2, 2019 | C, Glossary
A person who looks after family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide is unpaid.QIS