title: Economic analyses of rehabilitation services as research methodologies.
abstract: This article describes the objectives and methods involved in economic analyses of rehabilitation services. Demonstrated approaches to cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit studies are presented, illustrated with examples from the contemporary literature. The strengths and limitations of economic analyses are considered within the context of current trends in rehabilitation policy and practice.
authors.affiliation: Kent State University, Educational Foundations and Special Services, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA. rcimera@kent.edu
authors.forename: Robert Evert
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Cimera
authors.forename: Phillip D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Rumrill
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome