Cross-model validation of public health microsimulation models; comparing two models on estimated effects of a weight management intervention

• Main Authors: Sarah Bates (Author), Penny Breeze (Author), Chloe Thomas (Author), Christopher Jackson (Author), Oliver Church (Author), Alan Brennan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Health economic modelling indicates that referral to a behavioural weight management programme is cost saving and generates QALY gains compared with a brief intervention. The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-model validation comparing outcomes from this cost-effectiveness...