Health Technology Assessment

Volume 7 (2003)

42 issues

Extended Research Article

The impact of screening on future health-promoting behaviours and health beliefs: a systematic review

Bankhead C
,
Brett J
,
Bukach C
,
Webster P
,
Stewart-Brown S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 42
  • Published:
    16 December 2003

Extended Research Article

The inclusion of reports of randomised trials published in languages other than English in systematic reviews

Moher D
,
Pham B
,
Lawson M
,
Klassen T.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 41
  • Published:
    16 December 2003

Extended Research Article

Treatments for spasticity and pain in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

Beard S
,
Hunn A
,
Wight J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 40
  • Published:
    4 December 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of isolation policies in the hospital management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a review of the literature with epidemiological and economic modelling

Cooper B
,
Stone S
,
Kibbler C
,
Cookson B
,
Roberts J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 39
  • Published:
    27 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Estimating implied rates of discount in healthcare decision-making

West R
,
McNabb R
,
Thompson A
,
Sheldon T
,
Grimley Evans S.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 38
  • Published:
    27 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Redesigning postnatal care: a randomised controlled trial of protocol-based midwifery-led care focussed on individual women's physical and psychological health needs

MacArthur C
,
Winter H
,
Bick D
,
Lilford R
,
Lancashire R
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 37
  • Published:
    27 November 2003

Extended Research Article

A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of Hickman line insertions in adult cancer patients by nurses

Boland A
,
Haycox A
,
Bagust A
,
Fitzsimmons L.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 36
  • Published:
    13 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic decision modelling for the prevention and treatment of influenza A and B

Turner D
,
Wailoo A
,
Nicholson K
,
Cooper N
,
Sutton A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 35
  • Published:
    13 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Literature searching for clinical and cost-effectiveness studies used in health technology assessment reports carried out for the National Institute for Clinical Excellence appraisal system

Royle P
,
Waugh N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 34
  • Published:
    13 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of new and emerging technologies for early localised prostate cancer: a systematic review

Hummel S
,
Paisley S
,
Morgan A
,
Currie E
,
Brewer N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 33
  • Published:
    13 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of capecitabine and tegafur with uracil for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: systematic review and economic evaluation

Ward S
,
Kaltenthaler E
,
Cowan J
,
Brewer N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 32
  • Published:
    10 November 2003

Extended Research Article

Lowering blood pressure to prevent myocardial infarction and stroke: a new preventive strategy

Law M
,
Wald N
,
Morris J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 31
  • Published:
    10 November 2003

Extended Research Article

The value of digital imaging in diabetic retinopathy

Sharp P
,
Olson J
,
Strachan F
,
Hipwell J
,
Ludbrook A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 30
  • Published:
    10 November 2003

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness of diagnostic tests for the assessment of shoulder pain due to soft tissue disorders: a systematic review

Dinnes J
,
Loveman E
,
McIntyre L
,
Waugh N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 29
  • Published:
    17 October 2003

Extended Research Article

A randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of a package comprising a patient-orientated, evidence-based self-help guidebook and patient-centred consultations on disease management and satisfaction in inflammatory bowel disease

Kennedy A
,
Nelson E
,
Reeves D
,
Richardson G
,
Roberts C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 28
  • Published:
    17 October 2003

Extended Research Article

Evaluating non-randomised intervention studies

Deeks J
,
Dinnes J
,
D'Amico R
,
Sowden A
,
Sakarovitch C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 27
  • Published:
    10 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Can randomised trials rely on existing electronic data? A feasibility study to explore the value of routine data in health technology assessment

Williams J
,
Cheung W
,
Cohen D
,
Hutchings H
,
Longo M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 26
  • Published:
    10 September 2003

Extended Research Article

The clinical and cost effectiveness of pulsatile machine perfusion vs. cold storage of kidneys for transplantation retrieved from heart-beating and non-heart-beating donors

Wight J
,
Chilcott J
,
Holmes M
,
Brewer N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 25
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Cost-benefit evaluation of routine influenza immunisation in people 65-74 years of age

Allsup S
,
Gosney M
,
Haycox A
,
Regan M.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 24
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

The role of modelling in prioritising and planning clinical trials

Chilcott J
,
Brennan A
,
Booth A
,
Karnon J
,
Tappenden P.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 23
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

The clinical and cost-effectiveness of patient education models for diabetes: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Loveman E
,
Cave C
,
Green C
,
Royle P
,
Dunn N
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 22
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape for treatment of urinary stress incontinence

Cody J
,
Wyness L
,
Wallace S
,
Glazener C
,
Kilonzo M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 21
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Prioritisation of health technology assessment. The PATHS Model: methods and case studies

Townsend J
,
Buxton M
,
Harper G.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 20
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of acute hospital-based spinal cord injuries services: systematic review

Bagnall A
,
Jones L
,
Richardson G
,
Duffy S
,
Riemsma R.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 19
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Towards efficient guidelines: how to monitor guideline use in primary care

Hutchinson A
,
McIntosh A
,
Cox S
,
Gilbert C.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 18
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyps

Dalziel K
,
Stein K
,
Round A
,
Garside R
,
Royle P.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 17
  • Published:
    1 September 2003

Extended Research Article

Screening for fragile X syndrome: a literature review and modelling

Song F
,
Barton P
,
Sleightholme V
,
Yao G
,
Fry-Smith A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 16
  • Published:
    20 August 2003

Extended Research Article

Early thrombolysis for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Boland A
,
Dundar Y
,
Bagust A
,
Haycox A
,
Hill R
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 15
  • Published:
    16 April 2003

Extended Research Article

Prostate Testing for Cancer and Treatment (ProtecT) Feasibility Study

Donovan J
,
Hamdy F
,
Neal D
,
Peters T
,
Oliver S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 14
  • Published:
    31 March 2003

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of atypical antipsychotic drugs in schizophrenia

Bagnall A
,
Jones L
,
Ginnelly L
,
Lewis R
,
Glanville J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 13
  • Published:
    30 June 2003

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ultrasound locating devices for central venous access: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Calvert N
,
Hind D
,
McWilliams R
,
Thomas S
,
Beverley C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 12
  • Published:
    26 March 2003

Extended Research Article

First and second trimester antenatal screening for Down's syndrome: the results of the Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study (SURUSS)

Wald N
,
Rodeck C
,
Hackshaw A
,
Walters J
,
Chitty L
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 11
  • Published:
    11 April 2003

Extended Research Article

Evaluation of molecular tests for prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities

Grimshaw G
,
Szczepura A
,
Hulten M
,
MacDonald F
,
Nevin N
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 10
  • Published:
    19 May 2003

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-utility of photodynamic therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Meads C
,
Salas C
,
Roberts T
,
Moore D
,
Fry-Smith A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 9
  • Published:
    6 October 2003

Extended Research Article

A multicentre randomised controlled trial assessing the costs and benefits of using structured information and analysis of women's preferences in the management of menorrhagia

Kennedy A
,
Sculpher M
,
Coulter A
,
Dwyer N
,
Rees M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 8
  • Published:
    17 February 2003

Extended Research Article

The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of routine dental checks: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Davenport C
,
Elley K
,
Salas C
,
Taylor-Weetman K
,
Fry-Smith A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 7
  • Published:
    16 April 2003

Extended Research Article

The cost-effectiveness of screening for helicobacter pylori to reduce mortality and morbidity from gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease: a discrete event simulation model

Roderick P
,
Davies R
,
Raftery J
,
Crabbe D
,
Pearce R
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 6
  • Published:
    18 March 2003

Extended Research Article

A systematic review and evaluation of the use of tumour markers in paediatric oncology: Ewing's sarcoma and neuroblastoma

Riley R
,
Burchill S
,
Abrams K
,
Heney D
,
Lambert P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 5
  • Published:
    24 February 2003

Extended Research Article

A review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of routine anti-D prophylaxis for pregnant women who are rhesus-negative

Chilcott J
,
Lloyd Jones M
,
Wight J
,
Forman K
,
Wray J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 4
  • Published:
    7 February 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic evaluation of the effectiveness of infliximab for the treatment of Crohn's disease

Clark W
,
Raftery J
,
Song F
,
Barton P
,
Cummins C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 3
  • Published:
    16 April 2003

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and economic evaluation, of home versus hospital or satellite unit haemodialysis for people with end-stage renal failure

Mowatt G
,
Vale L
,
Perez J
,
Wyness L
,
Fraser C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 2
  • Published:
    9 May 2003

Extended Research Article

How important are comprehensive literature searches and the assessment of trial quality in systematic reviews? Empirical study

Egger M
,
Juni P
,
Bartlett C
,
Holenstein F
,
Sterne J.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 7, Issue: 1
  • Published:
    22 January 2003

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