Decision analysis

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Decision analysis is a formal method for modeling complex decisions in order to quantitatively compare choices.

A decision tree is a "graphic device used in decision analysis, series of decision options are represented as branches (hierarchical)."[1]

Guidelines on interpreting a decision analysis in health care are available.[2][3]

An example of a decision analysis used in health care addresses screening for colorectal cancer.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Decision tree (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Richardson WS, Detsky AS (April 1995). "Users' guides to the medical literature. VII. How to use a clinical decision analysis. A. Are the results of the study valid? Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group". JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 273 (16): 1292–5. PMID 7715043. [e]
  3. ↑ Richardson WS, Detsky AS (1995). "Users' guides to the medical literature. VII. How to use a clinical decision analysis. B. What are the results and will they help me in caring for my patients? Evidence Based Medicine Working Group". JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 273 (20): 1610–3. PMID 7745775. [e]
  4. ↑ Zauber AG, Lansdorp-Vogelaar I, Knudsen AB, Wilschut J, van Ballegooijen M, Kuntz KM (October 2008). "Evaluating Test Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Decision Analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force". Annals of internal medicine. PMID 18838717. [e]
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