A systematic literature review of the key challenges for developing the structure of public health economic models

Hazel Squires (), James Chilcott, Ronald Akehurst, Jennifer Burr and Michael P. Kelly
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Hazel Squires: School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield
James Chilcott: School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield
Ronald Akehurst: School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield
Jennifer Burr: School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield
Michael P. Kelly: University of Cambridge

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 3, No 3, 289-298

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To identify the key methodological challenges for public health economic modelling and set an agenda for future research. Methods An iterative literature search identified papers describing methodological challenges for developing the structure of public health economic models. Additional multidisciplinary literature searches helped expand upon important ideas raised within the review. Results Fifteen articles were identified within the formal literature search, highlighting three key challenges: inclusion of non-healthcare costs and outcomes; inclusion of equity; and modelling complex systems and multi-component interventions. Based upon these and multidisciplinary searches about dynamic complexity, the social determinants of health, and models of human behaviour, six areas for future research were specified. Conclusions Future research should focus on: the use of systems approaches within health economic modelling; approaches to assist the systematic consideration of the social determinants of health; methods for incorporating models of behaviour and social interactions; consideration of equity; and methodology to help modellers develop valid, credible and transparent public health economic model structures.

Keywords: Public health; Economic model; Methods; Complexity; Model structure; Literature review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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