Health Care Evaluation

Introduction to health and healthcare; Introduction to health care evaluation; Measuring disease; Measuring functional ability and health-related quality of life; Introduction to study designs; Experimental studies : randomized designs; Experimental studies : non-randomized designs; Observational study designs; Ecological study designs; Economic evaluation in health care; Economic evaluation in practice; Humanity in health care; Evaluating patient experience; Defining equity in health care; Evaluating equity in health care

Throughout this book, the concepts and methods of evaluating health care interventions are considered in terms of four key dimensions: effectiveness, efficiency, humanity and equity. In order to fully equip the public health practitioner or student, this book: * Considers a broad range of evaluation methods including cross-sectional studies, quasi-experimental designs and qualitative methods * Gives an updated account of current theory, research and practice in the field * Features activities to help readers apply its content to their own practice Health Care Evaluation, 2nd edition is an essential textbook that outlines evaluation methods in an accessible way for public health students, public health practitioners and policy makers