Health Technology Assessment

Volume 4 (2000)

40 issues

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of treatments for severe psoriasis

Griffiths C
,
Clark C
,
Chalmers R
,
Li Wan Po A
,
Williams H.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 40
  • Published:
    8 March 2001

Extended Research Article

The management of dyspepsia: a systematic review

Delaney B
,
Wilson S
,
Moayyedi P
,
Oakes R
,
Deeks J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 39
  • Published:
    17 January 2001

Extended Research Article

Bayesian methods in health technology assessment: a review

Spiegelhalter D
,
Myles J
,
Jones D
,
Abrams K.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 38
  • Published:
    11 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of treatments for atopic eczema

C Hoare
,
A Li Wan Po
,
H Williams
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 37
  • Published:
    4 January 2001

Extended Research Article

A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of counselling patients with chronic depression

Simpson S
,
Corney R
,
Fitzgerald P
,
Beecham J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 36
  • Published:
    19 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Intravascular ultrasound-guided interventions in coronary artery disease; a systematic literature review, with decision analytic modelling, of outcomes and cost-effectiveness

Berry E
,
Kelly S
,
Hutton J
,
Lindsay HSJ
,
Blaxill JM
,
Evans JA
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 35
  • Published:
    4 December 2000

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of comparison of effect sizes derived from randomised and non-randomised studies

MacLehose RR
,
Reeves BC
,
Harvey IM
,
Sheldon TA
,
Russell IT
,
Black AMS
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 34
  • Published:
    11 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Combination therapy (interferon alfa and ribavirin) in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C: a rapid and systematic review

Shepherd J
,
Waugh N
,
Hewitson P.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 33
  • Published:
    19 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Intrathecal pump systems for giving opioids in chronic pain: a systematic review

Williams J
,
Louw G
,
Towlerton G.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 32
  • Published:
    19 January 2001

Extended Research Article

A randomised controlled trial of prehospital intravenous fluid replacement therapy in serious trauma

Turner J
,
Nicholl J
,
Webber L
,
Cox H
,
Dixon S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 31
  • Published:
    27 November 2000

Extended Research Article

A rapid and systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonists in the medical management of unstable angina

McDonagh M
,
Bachmann L
,
Golder S
,
Kleijnen J
,
ter Riet G.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 30
  • Published:
    21 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Screening for hypercholesterolaemia versus case finding for familial hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis

Marks D
,
Wonderling D
,
Thorogood M
,
Lambert H
,
Humphries SE
,
Neil HAW
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 29
  • Published:
    10 November 2000

Extended Research Article

Early asthma prophylaxis, natural history, skeletal development and economy (EASE): a pilot randomised controlled trial

Baxter-Jones ADG
,
Helms PJ
,
Russell G
,
Grant A
,
Ross S
,
Cairns JA
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 28
  • Published:
    15 November 2000

Extended Research Article

Treatments for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a rapid and systematic review

Branas P
,
Jordon R
,
Fry-Smith A
,
Burls A
,
Hyde C.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 27
  • Published:
    17 October 2000

Extended Research Article

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators: arrhythmias. A rapid and systematic review

Parkes J
,
Bryant J
,
Milne R.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 26
  • Published:
    24 November 2000

Extended Research Article

Systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to promote the initiation of breastfeeding

Fairbank L
,
O'Meara S
,
Renfrew M
,
Woolridge M
,
Sowden A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 25
  • Published:
    7 December 2000

Extended Research Article

Outcome measures for adult critical care: a systematic review

Hayes JA
,
Black NA
,
Jenkinson C
,
Young JD
,
Rowan KM
,
Daly K
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 24
  • Published:
    17 October 2000

Extended Research Article

Coronary artery stents in the treatment of ischaemic heart disease: a rapid and systematic review

Meads C
,
Cummins C
,
Jolly K
,
Stevens A
,
Burls A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 23
  • Published:
    17 November 2000

Extended Research Article

Using routine data to complement and enhance the results of randomised controlled trials

Lewsey J
,
Leyland A
,
Murray G
,
Boddy A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 22
  • Published:
    17 October 2000

Extended Research Article

Systematic reviews of wound care management: (3) antimicrobial agents for chronic wounds; (4) diabetic foot ulceration

O'Meara S
,
Cullum N
,
Majid M
,
Sheldon T
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 21
  • Published:
    11 May 2001

Extended Research Article

Routine referral for radiography of patients presenting with low back pain: is patients' outcome influenced by GPs' referral for plain radiography?

Kerry S
,
Dundas D
,
Hilton S
,
Rink E
,
Patel S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 20
  • Published:
    20 September 2000

Extended Research Article

Randomised controlled trial of non-directive counselling, cognitive-behaviour therapy and usual general practitioner care in the management of depression as well as mixed anxiety and depression in primary care

King M
,
Sibbald B
,
Ward E
,
Bower P
,
Lloyd M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 19
  • Published:
    15 November 2000

Extended Research Article

Liquid-based cytology in cervical screening: a rapid and systematic review

Payne N
,
Chilcott J
,
McGoogan E.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 18
  • Published:
    8 August 2000

Extended Research Article

A rapid and systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the taxanes used in the treatment of advanced breast and ovarian cancer

Lister-Sharp D
,
McDonagh M
,
Khan K
,
Kleijnen J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 17
  • Published:
    9 October 2000

Extended Research Article

Ultrasound screening in pregnancy: a systematic review of the clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and women's views

Bricker L
,
Garcia J
,
Henderson J
,
Mugford M
,
Neilson J
,
Roberts T
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 16
  • Published:
    29 September 2000

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the prophylactic removal of wisdom teeth

Song F
,
O'Meara S
,
Wilson P
,
Golder S
,
Kleijnen J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 15
  • Published:
    20 July 2000

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the determinants of screening uptake and interventions for increasing uptake

Jepson R
,
Clegg A
,
Forbes C
,
Lewis R
,
Sowden A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 14
  • Published:
    22 August 2000

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness of domiciliary health visiting: a systematic review of international studies and a selective review of the British literature

Elkan R
,
Kendrick D
,
Hewitt M
,
Robinson JJA
,
Tolley K
,
Blair M
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 13
  • Published:
    19 September 2000

Extended Research Article

Monitoring blood glucose control in diabetes mellitus: a systematic review

Coster S
,
Gulliford M
,
Seed P
,
Powrie J
,
Swaminathan R.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 12
  • Published:
    31 May 2000

Extended Research Article

Cost and outcome implications of the organisation of vascular services

Michaels J
,
Brazier J
,
Palfreyman S
,
Shackley P
,
Slack R.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 11
  • Published:
    8 June 2000

Extended Research Article

Publication and related biases: a review

Song F
,
Eastwood A
,
Gilbody S
,
Duley L
,
Sutton A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 10
  • Published:
    20 July 2000

Extended Research Article

Disease-modifying drugs for multiple sclerosis: a rapid and systematic review

Clegg A
,
Bryant J
,
Milne R.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 9
  • Published:
    18 May 2000

Extended Research Article

An introduction to statistical methods for health technology assessment: a review

White S
,
Ashby D
,
Brown P.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 8
  • Published:
    12 May 2000

Extended Research Article

Implantable contraceptives (subdermal implants and hormonally impregrated intrauterine systems) versus other forms of reversible contraceptives: two systematic reviews to assess relative effectiveness, acceptability, tolerability and cost-effectiveness

French RS
,
Cowan FM
,
Mansour DJA
,
Morris S
,
Procter T
,
Hughes D
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 7
  • Published:
    6 June 2000

Extended Research Article

Costs and benefits of community postnatal support workers: a randomised controlled trial

Morrell C
,
Spiby H
,
Stewart P
,
Walters S
,
Morgan A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 6
  • Published:
    3 April 2000

Extended Research Article

False-negative results in screening programmes: systematic review of impact and implications

Petticrew M
,
Sowden A
,
Lister-Sharp D
,
Wright K.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 5
  • Published:
    3 April 2000

Extended Research Article

Community provision of hearing aids and related audiology services: a review

Reeves D
,
Alborz A
,
Hickson C
,
Bamford J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 4
  • Published:
    3 April 2000

Extended Research Article

Screening for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia: a systematic review with supplementary research

Davies S
,
Cronin E
,
Gill M
,
Greengross P
,
Hickman M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 3
  • Published:
    7 April 2000

Extended Research Article

Geriatric rehabilitation following fractures in older people: a systematic review

Cameron I
,
Crotty M
,
Currie C
,
Finnegan T
,
Gillespie L
,
Gillespie W
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 2
  • Published:
    11 February 2000

Extended Research Article

The estimation of marginal time preference in a UK-wide sample (TEMPUS) project: a review

Cairns J
,
van der Pol M.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 4, Issue: 1
  • Published:
    26 January 2000

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