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Multiple parameter evidence synthesis—a potential solution for when information on drug use and harm is in conflict
Author(s) -
Hickman Matthew,
De Angelis Daniela,
Jones Hayley,
Harris Ross,
Welton Nicky,
Ades A. E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
addiction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.424
H-Index - 193
eISSN - 1360-0443
pISSN - 0965-2140
DOI - 10.1111/add.12185
Subject(s) - harm , drug , harm reduction , psychology , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , medicine , psychiatry , medical emergency , social psychology , public health , nursing
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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