Development and valuation of cancer-specific multi-attribute health states for use in economic evaluation [ 2010 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Madeleine King (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Julie Pallant ,  A/Pr Peter Grimison ,  Prof Monika Janda ,  Prof Rosalie Viney

Brief description Economic evaluation is used by the Australian government in deciding which medical services and pharmaceuticals should be funded. This study will develop quality of life utility measures for use in economic evaluation of cancer interventions in Australia and internationally. This represents a significant methodological contribution to the assessment of quality of life, effectiveness and efficiency in cancer, in one of Australia's national health priority areas.

Funding Amount $AUD 707,671.55

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant