Table 3 Methodological standards (adapted from iDSI reference case)

Decision problem characterized

Limitations characterized

Declaration of interest reported

Comparator is standard of care

Systematic review used

DALYs as main outcome

Costs are relevant to reported perspective

Costs include implementation

Lifetime time horizon used

3% discount rate used

Discount rate used for costs and effects

Limited societal perspective used

Direct health costs reported

Subgroup analysis performed/stated

Structural sensitivity analysis performed

Sensitivity analysis of parameter source performed (deterministic)

Sensitivity analysis of parameter precision performed (probabilistic)

Budget impact assessment performed

Equity addressed at all in the paper

Average Score