In:
Medical Decision Making, SAGE Publications, Vol. 11, No. 2 ( 1991-06), p. 131-139
Abstract:
Using a Markov process to simulate and assess surveillance policies for stage I nonsemi nomatous germ cell tumors, the authors analyzed costs and effectiveness for the various policies that have been used clinically. They found no real differences in effectiveness, defined as probability of surviving two years, between the policies. There were significant differences in costs. The model is used to suggest schedules that might be more cost- effective than those currently employed. The model suggests that computed tomographic scanning of the abdomen may not be essential to the effectiveness of surveillance protocols.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0272-989X
,
1552-681X
DOI:
10.1177/0272989X9101100211
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1991
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2040405-0
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