The use of hospital episode statistics (HES) records alongside clinical trials
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Introduction Economic evaluation alongside trials is often based on data collected through self-reported questionnaires. Consequently, there are consistent problems with incomplete (missing) data irrespective of how well data collection methods are designed. Missing data poses a significant problem when conducting economic analyses of clinical trials, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions being drawn concerning an interventions’ costeffectiveness.
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