Although the mapping function finally selected appears to be able to accurately map CushingQoL scores onto SF-6D outcomes at the group level, further testing is required to validate the model in independent patient samples. </AbstractSection> Copyright The Author(s) 2013

Abstract The Bayesian structural time series model, used in conjunction with a state–space model, is a novel means of exploring the causal impact of a policy intervention. It extends the widely used difference–in–differences approach to the time series setting and enables several control...

El objetivo de esta investigación consiste en analizar si existe equidad en el acceso a los servicios sanitarios públicos por niveles socioeconómicos. Se analiza conjuntamente la probabilidad de utilizar los servicios sanitarios y los tiempos de espera hasta ser atendidos, corrigiéndose así...

The aim of this paper is to analyse if there is horizontal equity in the utilisation of public health care services by región (comunidad autónoma) of residence in Spain. Data from the 2006 National Health Survey were considered to undertake a multilevel analysis, using a binary logistic...