Multiple parameter evidence synthesis--a potential solution for when information on drug use and harm is in conflict.

Hickman, Matthew; De Angelis, Daniela; Jones, Hayley; Harris, Ross; Welton, Nicky; Ades, A E · Addiction · 2013

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Abstract

The quality of the evidence on estimating drug-related harm is not yet as advanced as that for intervention effectiveness. Multiple parameter evidence synthesis offers a potential solution, in which 'all available evidence' is combined into a single coherent model.We present a case study of estimating the number of people infected with hepatitis C.

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