Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
E
- Effectiveness EvaluationReal-World Performance Assessment, Effectiveness Appraisal
- An assessment of how well a treatment performs under routine clinical practice conditions, typically using observational data or pragmatic trial designs.
P
- Pragmatic TrialReal-World Trial, Effectiveness Trial
- A trial designed to evaluate a treatment under conditions resembling routine clinical practice, using broad eligibility and outcomes relevant to real-world decisions.
- Pragmatic Trial DesignPRECIS-Guided Design, Pragmatic Study Protocol
- A trial design evaluating a treatment under conditions resembling routine practice, using broad eligibility and standard care settings, unlike an explanatory design.