Analyzing the concept of spillover effects for expanded inclusion in health economics research

In this article, researchers from the University of Virginia School of Nursing (VA, USA) detail their conduct of a concept analysis to provide greater clarification around the dimensions of ‘spillover’ effects and opportunities to enhance incorporation of spillovers in health economics research. The incorporation of 'spillover' effects in health economics research is recognized by regulatory agencies as useful for valuing health interventions and technologies. To date, spillover effects are not universally used within economic evaluations and conceptual definitions of spillover effects are vague within the context of health economics research. In an effort to enhance awareness of spillover effects for...