Experimental design, Milan
19 March 2018
The use of experimental studies in health service research evolved over time and has expanded its scope. The experimental study designs traditionally used in medicine (notably randomized clinical trials commonly associated with drugs and devices) are increasingly applied to address a wide range of health economics and health policy-related concerns. Experimental studies can be used to investigate health and economic impact of healthcare technologies, but also innovations in the delivery of services, different health policies as well as patient, provider and