Table 4 Percentage of responses by QHES question
From: Cost analyses of obesity in Canada: scope, quality, and implications
| Â | QHES | % Reponses |
|---|---|---|
1 | Was the study objective presented in a clear, specific, and measurable manner? | 100% |
2 | Were the perspective of the analysis (societal, third-party payer, etc.) and reasons for its selection stated? | 100% |
3 | Were variable estimates used in the analysis from the best available source (i.e., randomized control trial - best, expert opinion - worst)? | 100% |
4 | If estimates came from a subgroup analysis, were the groups prespecified at the beginning of the study? | 100% |
5 | Was uncertainty handled by (1) statistical analysis to address random events, (2) sensitivity analysis to cover a range of assumptions? | 50% |
6 | Was incremental analysis performed between alternatives for resources and costs? | 10% |
7 | Was the methodology for data abstraction (including the value of health states and other benefits) stated? | 100% |
8 | Did the analytic horizon allow time for all relevant and important outcomes? Were benefits and costs that went beyond 1 year discounted (3% to 5%) and justification given for the discount rate? | 100% |
9 | Was the measurement of costs appropriate and the methodology for the estimation of quantities and unit costs clearly described? | 90% |
10 | Were the primary outcome measure(s) for the economic evaluation clearly stated and did they include the major short-term was justification given for the measures/scales used? | 100% |
11 | Were the health outcomes measures/scales valid and reliable? If previously tested valid and reliable measures were not available, was justification given for the measures/scales used? | 100% |
12 | Were the economic model (including structure), study methods and analysis, and the components of the numerator and denominator displayed in a clear, transparent manner? | 90% |
13 | Were the choice of economic model, main assumptions, and limitations of the study stated and justified? | 100% |
14 | Did the author(s) explicitly discuss direction and magnitude of potential biases? | 100% |
15 | Were the conclusions/recommendations of the study justified and based on the study results? | 100% |
16 | Was there a statement disclosing the source of funding for the study? | 70% |