Health Technology Assessment

Volume 8 (2004)

50 issues

Extended Research Article

Virtual outreach: a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of joint teleconferenced medical consultations

Wallace P
,
Barber J
,
Clayton W
,
Currell R
,
Fleming K
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 50
  • Published:
    3 December 2004

Extended Research Article

Generalisability in economic evaluation studies in healthcare: a review and case studies

Sculpher M
,
Pang F
,
Manca A
,
Drummond M
,
Golder S
,
Urdahl H
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 49
  • Published:
    3 December 2004

Extended Research Article

Acupuncture of chronic headache disorders in primary care: randomised controlled trial and economic analysis

Vickers A
,
Rees R
,
Zollman C
,
McCarney R
,
Smith C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 48
  • Published:
    10 November 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of once-daily versus more frequent use of same potency topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Green C
,
Colquitt J
,
Kirby J
,
Davidson P
,
Payne L.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 47
  • Published:
    11 November 2004

Extended Research Article

Supplementation of a home-based exercise programme with a class-based programme for people with osteoarthritis of the knees: a randomised controlled trial and health economic analysis

McCarthy C
,
Mills P
,
Pullen R
,
Richardson G
,
Hawkins N
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 46
  • Published:
    10 November 2004

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and economic evaluation of a long-acting insulin analogue, insulin glargine

Warren E
,
Weatherley-Jones E
,
Chilcott J
,
Beverley C.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 45
  • Published:
    11 November 2004

Extended Research Article

Identification and assessment of ongoing trials in health technology assessment reviews

Song F
,
Fry-Smith A
,
Davenport C
,
Bayliss S
,
Adi Y
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 44
  • Published:
    11 November 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical and cost effectiveness of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for diabetes

Colquitt J
,
Green C
,
Sidhu M
,
Hartwell D
,
Waugh N.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 43
  • Published:
    20 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Involving South Asian patients in clinical trials

Hussain-Gambles M
,
Leese B
,
Atkin K
,
Brown J
,
Mason S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 42
  • Published:
    28 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Provision, uptake and cost of cardiac rehabilitation programmes: improving services to under-represented groups

Beswick A
,
Rees K
,
Griebsch I
,
Taylor F
,
Burke M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 41
  • Published:
    12 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Clopidogrel used in combination with aspirin compared with aspirin alone in the treatment of non-ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndromes: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Main C
,
Palmer S
,
Griffin S
,
Jones L
,
Orton V
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 40
  • Published:
    12 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Pegylated interferon alpha-2a and -2b in combination with ribavirin in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C : a systematic review and economic evaluation

Shepherd J
,
Brodin H
,
Cave C
,
Waugh N
,
Price A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 39
  • Published:
    12 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole in the secondary prevention of occlusive vascular events: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Jones L
,
Griffin S
,
Palmer S
,
Main C
,
Orton V
,
Sculpher M
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 38
  • Published:
    12 October 2004

Extended Research Article

Rituximab (MabThera) for aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Knight C
,
Hind D
,
Brewer N
,
Abbott V.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 37
  • Published:
    27 September 2004

Extended Research Article

Review of guidelines for good practice in decision-analytic modelling in health technology assessment

Philips Z
,
Ginnelly L
,
Sculpher M
,
Claxton K
,
Golder S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 36
  • Published:
    27 September 2004

Extended Research Article

Coronary artery stents: a rapid systematic review and economic evaluation

Hill R
,
Bagust A
,
Bakhai A
,
Dickson R
,
Dundar Y
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 35
  • Published:
    27 September 2004

Extended Research Article

Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding: comparison of three outpatient procedures within cohorts defined by age and menopausal status

Critchley H
,
Warner P
,
Lee A
,
Brechin S
,
Guise J
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 34
  • Published:
    30 September 2004

Extended Research Article

Psychosocial aspects of genetic screening of pregnant women and newborns: a systematic review

Green J
,
Hewison J
,
Bekker H
,
Bryant L
,
Cuckle H.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 33
  • Published:
    12 August 2004

Extended Research Article

The social support and family health study: a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of two alternative forms of postnatal support for mothers living in disadvantaged inner-city areas

Wiggins M
,
Oakley A
,
Roberts I
,
Turner H
,
Rajan L
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 32
  • Published:
    12 August 2004

Extended Research Article

A pilot study on the use of decision theory and value of information analysis as part of the NHS Health Technology Assessment programme

Claxton K
,
Ginnelly L
,
Sculpher M
,
Philips Z
,
Palmer S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 31
  • Published:
    20 July 2004

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and economic evaluation, of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy for the diagnosis and management of angina and myocardial infarction

Mowatt G
,
Vale L
,
Brazzelli M
,
Hernandez R
,
Murray A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 30
  • Published:
    20 July 2004

Extended Research Article

VenUS1: a randomised controlled trial of two types of bandage for treating venous leg ulcers

Iglesias Urrutia C
,
Nelson A
,
Cullum N
,
Torgerson D.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 29
  • Published:
    20 July 2004

Extended Research Article

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of imatinib for first-line treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia in chronic phase: a systematic review and economic analysis

Dalziel K
,
Round A
,
Stein K
,
Garside R
,
Price A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 28
  • Published:
    20 July 2004

Extended Research Article

Methods for expected value of information analysis in complex health economic models: developments on the health economics of beta interferon and glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis

Tappenden P
,
Chilcott JB
,
Eggington S
,
Oakley J
,
McCabe C.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 27
  • Published:
    25 June 2004

Extended Research Article

EVALUATE hysterectomy trial: a multicentre randomised trial comparing abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic methods of hysterectomy

Garry R
,
Fountain J
,
Brown J
,
Manca A
,
Mason S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 26
  • Published:
    25 June 2004

Extended Research Article

Development and validation of methods for assessing the quality of diagnostic accuracy studies

Whiting P
,
Rutjes A
,
Dinnes J
,
Reitsma J
,
Bossuyt P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 25
  • Published:
    18 June 2004

Extended Research Article

Newer hypnotic drugs for the short-term management of insomnia: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Dundar Y
,
Boland A
,
Strobl J
,
Dodd S
,
Haycox A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 24
  • Published:
    18 June 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of prehospital intravenous fluids in trauma patients

Dretzke J
,
Sandercock J
,
Bayliss S
,
Burls A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 23
  • Published:
    18 June 2004

Extended Research Article

Autoantibody testing in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus

Dretzke J
,
Cummins C
,
Sandercock J
,
Fry-Smith A
,
Barrett T
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 22
  • Published:
    18 June 2004

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the long-term effects and economic consequences of treatments for obesity and implications for health improvement

Avenell A
,
Broom I
,
Brown T
,
Poobalan A
,
Aucott L
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 21
  • Published:
    21 May 2004

Extended Research Article

Liquid-based cytology in cervical screening: an updated rapid and systematic review and economic analysis

Karnon J
,
Peters J
,
Platt J
,
Chilcott J
,
McGoogan E
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 20
  • Published:
    21 May 2004

Extended Research Article

A rapid and systematic review and economic evaluation of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for treatment of mania associated with bipolar affective disorder

Bridle C
,
Palmer S
,
Bagnall A
,
Darba J
,
Duffy S
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 19
  • Published:
    21 May 2004

Extended Research Article

The clinical and cost-effectiveness of anakinra for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults: a systematic review and economic analysis

Clark W
,
Jobanputra P
,
Barton P
,
Burls A
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 18
  • Published:
    6 May 2004

Extended Research Article

Does early magnetic resonance imaging influence management or improve outcome in patients referred to secondary care with low back pain? A pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Gilbert F
,
Grant A
,
Gillan M
,
Vale L
,
Scott N
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 17
  • Published:
    11 May 2004

Extended Research Article

A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of minimally invasive direct coronary bypass grafting versus percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with stenting for proximal stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery

Reeves B
,
Angelini G
,
Bryan A
,
Taylor F
,
Cripps T
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 16
  • Published:
    14 April 2004

Extended Research Article

Involving consumers in research and development agenda setting for the NHS: developing an evidence-based approach

Oliver S
,
Clarke-Jones L
,
Rees R
,
Milne R
,
Buchanan P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 15
  • Published:
    14 April 2004

Extended Research Article

Routine examination of the newborn: the EMREN study. Evaluation of an extension of the midwife role including a randomised controlled trial of appropriately trained midwives and paediatric senior house officers

Townsend J
,
Wolke D
,
Hayes J
,
Dave S
,
Rogers C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 14
  • Published:
    30 March 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of pioglitazone and rosiglitazone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Czoski-Murray C
,
Warren E
,
Chilcott J
,
Beverley C
,
Psyllaki M
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 13
  • Published:
    30 March 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of neonatal screening for inborn errors of metabolism using tandem mass spectrometry: a systematic review

Pandor A
,
Eastham J
,
Beverley C
,
Chilcott J
,
Paisley S.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 12
  • Published:
    2 March 2004

Extended Research Article

The use of modelling to evaluate new drugs for patients with a chronic condition: the case of antibodies against tumour necrosis factor in rheumatoid arthritis

Barton P
,
Jobanputra P
,
Wilson J
,
Bryan S
,
Burls A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 11
  • Published:
    2 March 2004

Extended Research Article

A systematic review and economic evaluation of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography compared with diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

Kaltenthaler E
,
Bravo Vergel Y
,
Chilcott J
,
Thomas S
,
Blakeborough T
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 10
  • Published:
    2 March 2004

Extended Research Article

Improving the evaluation of therapeutic interventions in multiple sclerosis: development of a patient-based measure of outcome

Hobart J
,
Riazi A
,
Lamping D
,
Fitzpatrick R
,
Thompson A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 9
  • Published:
    3 March 2004

Extended Research Article

Psychological treatment for insomnia in the regulation of long-term hypnotic drug use

Morgan K
,
Dixon S
,
Mathers N
,
Thompson J
,
Tomeny M.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 8
  • Published:
    17 February 2004

Extended Research Article

Clinical effectiveness and costs of the Sugarbaker procedure for the treatment of pseudomyxoma peritonei

Bryant J
,
Clegg A
,
Sidhu M
,
Brodin H
,
Royle P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 7
  • Published:
    17 February 2004

Extended Research Article

Effectiveness and efficiency of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies

Grimshaw J
,
Thomas R
,
MacLennan G
,
Fraser C
,
Ramsay C
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 6
  • Published:
    17 February 2004

Extended Research Article

Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of capecitabine (Xeloda®) for locally advanced and/or metastatic breast cancer

Jones L
,
Hawkins N
,
Westwood M
,
Wright K
,
Richardson G
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 5
  • Published:
    17 February 2004

Extended Research Article

A systematic review of the role of bisphosphonates in metastatic disease

Ross J
,
Saunders Y
,
Edmonds P
,
Patel S
,
Wonderling D
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 4
  • Published:
    17 February 2004

Extended Research Article

The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of microwave and thermal balloon endometrial ablation for heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review and economic modelling

Garside R
,
Stein K
,
Wyatt K
,
Round A
,
Price A.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 3
  • Published:
    4 February 2004

Extended Research Article

Systematic review and modelling of the investigation of acute and chronic chest pain presenting in primary care

Mant J
,
McManus R
,
Oakes R
,
Delaney B
,
Barton P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 2
  • Published:
    4 February 2004

Extended Research Article

What is the best imaging strategy for acute stroke?

Wardlaw J
,
Keir S
,
Seymour J
,
Lewis S
,
Sandercock P
,
et al.
  • Journal:
    Health Technology Assessment Volume: 8, Issue: 1
  • Published:
    23 January 2004