title: InforMatrix as an alternative tool in rational and transparent drug-decision making.
abstract: InforMatrix is a decision matrix technique by means of which a group of experts on a subject (health condition) determine, on the basis of agreed criteria, an order of merit for the various available treatment options for that condition. The goal of the InforMatrix program is to make a rational selection of first-choice medications or drugs following the evaluation of the clinical value of available therapeutic agents. This paper describes the InforMatrix methodology, and also provides an explanation of the various selection criteria that are used by the InforMatrix technique of drug selection.
authors.affiliation: Digitalis B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Rob
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brenninkmeijer
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mairs
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Timoney
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McElnay
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Janknegt
mesh_terms: D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations