Abstract
Recent changes to health care reimbursement and funding have made cost-effectiveness analyses more relevant for pediatric psychologists. Evaluating and presenting uncertainty around cost-effectiveness estimates is important for proper reporting of results and represents one area where pediatric psychologists may have limited training. This article seeks to address this gap by providing pediatric psychologists with an introduction to cost-effectiveness acceptability curves (CEACs), a method for reporting and presenting uncertainty that is consistent with the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards. Using practical examples, we provide information about how CEACs are constructed and interpreted. By supporting a greater understanding about uncertainty in cost-effective estimates, we hope that this article aids pediatric psychologists in their production and consumption of cost-effectiveness research.
Implications for Impact Statement
Cost-effectiveness analyses represent a complex topic that is increasingly relevant for pediatric psychologists. The article provides an overview of cost-effectiveness acceptability curves, which are one method for presenting the results of a cost-effectiveness analysis. Understanding these analyses will help pediatric psychologists better advocate for continued reimbursement of their services.
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