Markov Decision Model:An Optimized Markov Model in Pharmacoeconomics
- VernacularTitle:药物经济学评价中马尔可夫模型的优化——马尔可夫决策模型
- Author:
Jie ZHANG
;
Taikang HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Markov model;
Markov decision model;
Pharmacoeconomics
- From:
China Pharmacy
2005;0(17):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the pros and cons of Markov decision model, an optimized Markov model and to facilitate its application in pharmacoeconomics. METHODS: The basic characteristics of Markov model were introduced and the advantage of the Markov decision model in pharmacoeconomics was analyzed by comparing it with Markov model. RESULTS & CONCLUSION: Markov decision model can evaluate the economics of drugs and treatment methods more effectively than Markov model; moreover, it can alter medication or treatment methods according to patients' specific health status.
