The Role of Economics in the QUERI Program
Author Information
Author(s): Mark W. Smith, Paul G. Barnett
Primary Institution: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Hypothesis
Are the QUERI Centers taking an optimal approach to economic analyses in implementation research?
Conclusion
Economics plays an important role in QUERI implementation studies, particularly in multi-site trials, and could better inform the choice of clinical best practices and implementation interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- QUERI has integrated economic analyses into almost every stage of its development since the late 1990s.
- QUERI Centers have begun to carry out large-scale implementation studies featuring substantial economic analyses.
- QUERI economics would benefit from research on costing methods and development of widely accepted international standards.
Takeaway
This study looks at how money matters in healthcare projects for veterans, showing that understanding costs can help choose the best treatments.
Methodology
A case study approach was used to review economic analyses in QUERI implementation research.
Limitations
The study does not provide a systematic review of all QUERI economic analyses and may not cover all relevant economic evaluation methods.
Participant Demographics
Participants included veterans receiving care through the VA healthcare system.
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