Utility Data for use in Cost-effectiveness Models

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About the course

NICE and health care funding agencies around the world are using QALYs (quality-adjusted life year), hence the need for health state utility data in their assessments of the cost-effectiveness of health care interventions. This raises questions about the measurement of health, the valuation of health and how to use the values in cost-effectiveness models. It creates additional challenges for meeting the requirements of a ‘reference case’ set of methods that may not be appropriate in all circumstances.  This course outlines the practical requirements of measuring utility and obtaining utility data for health technology assessment for agencies such as NICE. The course explores up-to-date research and guidance in utilities including mapping, the updated 2022 NICE recommendations for Health Technology Assessment, and identifying utility evidence and using it in cost-effectiveness models. 

Feedback from previous attendees

"Extremely knowledgeable presenters drawing on a wealth of experience"

"Both speakers were excellent and the timing was impeccable!"

"This course exceeded my expectations. It was highly informative, well-organised, I would highly recommend this course to anyone involved in health economics and cost-effectiveness analysis. Thank you to the SCHARR team for offering such a fantastic learning experience."

Dates and times

You can attend all six sessions, or select any number of individual sessions.

Tuesday 29th April - Introducing QALYs and Health State Utilities for use in Cost-effectiveness Models

Tuesday 6th May - Generating Health State Utilities for Public Policy in the UK in accordance with the NICE 2022 reference case for Health Technology Assessment

Tuesday 13th May - Generating health state utilities for children and carers

Tuesday 20th May - Identification and Review of Health State Utilities for use in Cost-effectiveness Models

Tuesday 27th May - Mapping

Tuesday 3rd June - Collection and use of health state utilities for cost-effectiveness models

All sessions run from 2pm - 5pm (BST)

Fees

The fee for each session is £200.

Current UOS Staff/Students

Current members of University of Sheffield staff and students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rate of £180 per session. An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required.

Please see Booking and payment section for further details.

All fees are VAT exempt.

Booking and payment

Payment can be made via credit / debit card or PayPal. Please visit the Online Store to make your booking.  

Non-University of Sheffield applicants - If your employer is paying your fees and they require an invoice, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking. 

Current University of Sheffield staff and students – If you would prefer to be invoiced or to pay via an internal transfer, a purchase order will be required before you make your booking.  Please contact your department administrator or finance team for help with this.

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Course delivery & requirements

This course will be delivered using the University's 'Blackboard' platform.

* NHS staff - important note: We are aware of issues caused by NHS firewalls.  We recommend registering with an alternative/non-NHS email and using a non-NHS device when attending the course if possible. Thank you *

Requirements:

• Reliable and stable internet connection.
• A PC or laptop
• Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB headset)
• Preferably a quiet room where there will be no/minimal disruption.
• Ability to access Google applications (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Sheets)

Contact

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk