2016
Cost-Effectiveness of Community-Based TB/HIV Screening and Linkage to Care in Rural South Africa
Gilbert JA, Shenoi SV, Moll AP, Friedland GH, Paltiel AD, Galvani AP. Cost-Effectiveness of Community-Based TB/HIV Screening and Linkage to Care in Rural South Africa. PLOS ONE 2016, 11: e0165614. PMID: 27906986, PMCID: PMC5131994, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165614.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCost-Benefit AnalysisFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMass ScreeningPatient Acceptance of Health CareRural PopulationSouth AfricaTuberculosisConceptsTB/HIVTB/HIV controlHIV screeningHIV controlRural South AfricaLife yearsMonths of IPTMost life yearsHigh-incidence settingsWidespread prevalenceCost-effectiveness resultsProbabilistic sensitivity analysesHIV transmissionHigh burdenTreatment coverageUnknown patientsHIVHealthcare accessDrug resistanceActive casesMonthsLifetime usePatientsYearsScreening
2014
A Marginal Benefit Approach for Vaccinating Influenza “Superspreaders”
Skene KJ, Paltiel AD, Shim E, Galvani AP. A Marginal Benefit Approach for Vaccinating Influenza “Superspreaders”. Medical Decision Making 2014, 34: 536-549. PMID: 24740238, PMCID: PMC4209160, DOI: 10.1177/0272989x14523502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsCost-Benefit AnalysisDisease OutbreaksHumansImmunization ProgramsInfluenza VaccinesInfluenza, HumanModels, TheoreticalPatient Acceptance of Health CareUnited StatesConceptsHerd immunity thresholdSeasonal influenza epidemicsVaccination coverageSeasonal influenzaVaccination strategiesEpidemiological findingsImmunity thresholdHerd immunityInfluenza epidemicsVaccination changesPotential superspreadersSimplified transmission modelVaccinationTarget populationIntervention designEpidemicInfluenzaInterventionTransmission model
2011
Projected Survival Gains from Revising State Laws Requiring Written Opt-in Consent for HIV Testing
April MD, Chiosi JJ, Paltiel AD, Sax PE, Walensky RP. Projected Survival Gains from Revising State Laws Requiring Written Opt-in Consent for HIV Testing. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2011, 26: 661-667. PMID: 21286837, PMCID: PMC3101973, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-011-1637-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAIDS SerodiagnosisCohort StudiesDiagnostic Tests, RoutineHIV InfectionsHumansInformed ConsentModels, StatisticalPatient Acceptance of Health CarePredictive Value of TestsState GovernmentSurvival RateConceptsPotential survival gainsSurvival gainHIV testingDiagnosis rateAnnual HIV incidenceProportion of HIVUndiagnosed HIV prevalenceAnnual HIV diagnosis ratesHIV diagnosis ratesHIV incidenceHIV prevalenceEarly diagnosisHIVDisease controlLYGSurveillance dataAdult personsConsentConsent methodsPersonsPatientsConsent lawsBackgroundAlthoughDesignWeObjectiveTo
2005
Optimal Allocation of Testing Dollars: The Example of HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral
Walensky RP, Weinstein MC, Smith HE, Freedberg KA, Paltiel AD. Optimal Allocation of Testing Dollars: The Example of HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral. Medical Decision Making 2005, 25: 321-329. PMID: 15951459, DOI: 10.1177/0272989x05276955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAIDS SerodiagnosisComputer SimulationContinuity of Patient CareCost-Benefit AnalysisCounselingDecision Support TechniquesHIV InfectionsHumansInvestmentsMass ScreeningModels, StatisticalPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrevalenceProbabilityQuality-Adjusted Life YearsReferral and ConsultationResource AllocationSensitivity and SpecificityUnited StatesConceptsCost-effectiveness ratioScreening programUndiagnosed HIV prevalenceHealth screening programHIV testing servicesHIV testingHIV counselingHIV prevalenceLimited screening resourcesClinical impactAppropriate careQALYTesting pathwayTesting servicesScreening resourcesPathway outcomesOptimal targetingCarePathwayEarly stagesHIVReferralAdditional peopleFollowLater stages