DICE Modelling Platform
The DICE Modelling Platform is an online tool that helps users create and run health economic models using a structured simulation framework. It provides templates, software tools, examples, and training to support model development.
At a glance
Use when
Developing cost-effectiveness models for healthcare interventions, especially when starting from scratch or needing structured guidance and templates
Avoid when
Highly complex or computationally intensive models are required, or when integration with specialized statistical software or real-time data is necessary
Inputs
Disease characteristics, intervention details, cost data, effectiveness data, epidemiological parameters
Outputs
Cost-effectiveness results, simulation outcomes, incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs), health outcomes, resource use estimates
How it works
The DICE Modelling Platform provides a suite of resources based on the DICE (Disease, Intervention, Cost, Effectiveness) simulation framework. It includes an Excel-based simulation engine, downloadable model templates, example case studies, technical documentation, and training materials to facilitate the development and execution of health economic models.
- Project
- IMPACT HTA
- Funding
- Horizon 2020
- Project status
- Completed 2021
- HTA domains
- Costs & Economic Evaluation
- Categories
- Cost-effectiveness Modelling
- Technology
- Non-specific
- Assumptions
- Users have basic knowledge of health economic modeling; models are built within the DICE framework structure; Excel is used as the primary computational environment
- Strengths
- Freely accessible, user-friendly Excel-based engine, comprehensive supporting materials, promotes standardized modeling practices, includes practical examples and training
- Limitations
- Limited to Excel-based modeling which may restrict complexity and scalability, may not support advanced probabilistic simulations efficiently, dependent on user expertise in Excel and modeling principles
- Also known as
- DICE Platform
Questions this answers
- › How can I build a health economic model without starting from scratch?
- › Where can I find templates and examples for cost-effectiveness simulations?
- › What tools are available for running disease-intervention-cost-effectiveness models?
- › Is there free software to support health economic modeling in Excel?
- › What training resources exist for learning health economic simulation modeling?
- › How can I ensure my model follows best practices in structure and documentation?
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