Authors Sitaporn Youngkong Abstract Cost-effectiveness data is useful for use in priority setting decisions in order to improve the efficiency of resources used. This paper thereby responds to Eckard et al. which addressed the use of cost-effectiveness data in the actual prioritization decisi

Roongnapa Khampang1,2, Sawitri Assanangkornchai2, Linda B Cottler3. 1Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University, Hatyai, Thailand, 2Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Programme, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand, 3College

Boonying Siribumrungwong , Pinit Noorit , Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Yot Teerawattananon, Ammarin Thakkinstian Summary Background/Objective To determine the quality of life (QoL) in Thais after intervention for great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux. Methods Patients with Clinical Etiologic Anatomic

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess effect of adult diapers on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the independent level of performing activities of daily living (ADLs) in people with urinary or fecal incontinence. Psychological consequences of patients’ caregivers were also measu

Phanthipha Wongwai a, Pritaporn Kingkaew b, Somkiat Asawaphureekorn a, Tharatip Kolatat c aDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand bHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand cDepartment of Pa

Boonying Siribumrungwong1, Pinit Noorit2, Chumpon Wilasrusmee3, Pattara Leelahavarong4, Ammarin Thakkinstian5 and Yot Teerawattananon4 Abstract Objectives: To conduct economic evaluations of radiofrequency ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and surgery for great saphenous vein ab

Thanthima Suwanthawornkul1, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee2*, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk3, Ammarin Thakkinstian4, Yot Teerawattananon1 1 Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand, 2 Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi

Mark Blecher, National Treasury, South Africa Anban Pillay, National Department of Health, South Africa Walaiporn Patcharanarumol, International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand Warisa Panichkriangkrai, International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health

Improving quality of primary care through financial incentives: the case of Thailand. Paramjit Gill1, Rachel Foskett-Tharby1, Francoise Cluzeau2, Sripen Tantivess3 and Yot Teerawattananon3 1National Collaborating Centre for Indicator Development, University of Birmingham, UK 2NICE International

Siriporn Pooripussarakul1, Arthorn Riewpaiboon1* , David Bishai2, Charung Muangchana3 and Sripen Tantivess4 Abstract Background: There is a need to identify rational criteria and set priorities for vaccines. In Thailand, many licensed vaccines are being considering for introduction into the Ex