Discussion: ‘Cost-effectiveness of induced labor’ by Kaimal et al

In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed:

Kaimal AJ, Little SE, Odibo AO, et al. Cost-effectiveness of elective induction of labor at 41 weeks in nulliparous women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011;204:137.e1-9.

Discussion Questions

  • What are the key components of a cost-effectiveness analysis?

  • What is a QALY?

  • What is discounting?

  • What were the primary findings?

  • How do you test the model’s robustness?

  • What additional research might be useful?

Jun 21, 2017 | Posted by in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Discussion: ‘Cost-effectiveness of induced labor’ by Kaimal et al

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