Cookies on the NHS website

We've put some small files called cookies on your device to make our site work.

We'd also like to use analytics cookies. These send information about how our site is used to services called Adobe Analytics, Hotjar and Google Analytics. We use this information to improve our site.

Let us know if this is OK. We'll use a cookie to save your choice. You can read more about our cookies before you choose.

You can change your cookie settings at any time using our cookies page.

Skip to main content
Innovation Service

Menu

  • Home
  • Further information on innovator support

    • Innovation Service

      Get personalised support

    • Innovation guide

      The key stages from creation to adoption

    • Funding your innovation

      Find potential funding opportunities

    • Discover the opportunities for innovation

      Find out what innovations the NHS is looking for

  • News
  • Case studies
  • About the Service
  • Sign in to the Innovation Service
  1. Home
  2. Your guide to innovation in the NHS
  3. Evidence

Back to Evidence

navigation

  • Outcome measures
  • Quantitative experimental studies
  • Quantitative observational studies
  • Qualitative studies
  • Economic studies
  • Real world evidence
  • Presenting evidence
  • Population, intervention, comparator and outcomes framework
  • Support services

Evidence - Economic studies

Health economic studies investigate the cost of care. Types of analysis include:

  • cost-benefit
  • cost-consequence
  • cost-effectiveness
  • cost-utility

Visit NICE's website for more information on scientific evidence.

Print this guide(opens a PDF in a new page)
  • Previous : Qualitative studies
  • Next : Real world evidence

Support links

  • Accessibility statement
  • Contact us
  • Cookies
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of use

© Crown copyright