Categories: Health Technology Assessment, Review and Evidence Synthesis, Statistics
Practical Issues in Producing Network Meta-Analyses for HTA
Description
This training course has already run for 2026. Dates for 2027 will be out at the end of the year.
In the evolving landscape of health technology assessment (HTA), indirect treatment comparisons (ITC) and mixed treatment comparisons (MTC) – collectively known as network meta-analyses (NMA) – have become indispensable tools for evaluating multiple competing interventions. However, navigating the complexities of NMA projects requires careful planning and an understanding of several important considerations.
This workshop offers a unique and practical introduction to the key challenges and essential steps involved in commissioning and conducting successful NMAs for HTA. Our experts will guide you through crucial planning stages, including clearly defining the review question, strategically identifying relevant studies, rigorously assessing the similarity of studies within a network, developing a robust statistical analysis plan, and effectively utilising NMA outputs in economic models. The workshop also focuses on the practical issues involved in commissioning and performing NMAs. Please note that this training does not involve coding with WinBUGS or other programming software.
Course trainers
Rachael McCool
Director of Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
Dr Joe Moss
Principal Statistician
Anne Littlewood
Information Specialist
Katy Hesselden
Project Director
Location
This training course will take place online. Further details will be emailed to you before the training event.
Course questions
Investing in your professional development is an important decision. To ensure you have all the information you need, we’ve answered some of the most frequent questions about our course below. If you require further details prior to reserving your place at the course, please contact us.
This course would be beneficial for project managers, research commissioners, and others new NMA techniques.
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As of 2020, all of YHEC’s training courses will be held virtually. If you would prefer to attend a face-to-face course, we can provide a bespoke training course held at your preferred location.
The course fee (less 10% administrative charge) will be refunded for cancellations received in writing at least one month prior to the training. Substitutes can be made, but please email the new attendee details to [email protected].
Cancellations made less than one month prior to the study day are not refundable. In the unlikely event that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the training course has to be cancelled, only the course fees will be refunded.
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