Disabled children and their families: the research evidence

Abstract

Cost and cost-effectiveness studies should be underpinned by a clear understanding of economic theory and economicevaluative techniques. There is quite an extensive body of literature exploring the application of these approaches in healthand social care contexts (see, for example, Netten and Beecham, 1993; Knapp, 1995; Drummond et al., 1998). Many ofthe existing studies consider services and supports for adults but they provide a good basis for taking similar researchforward in child care. Paper prepared for: SPRU/DH Seminar, Moat House, York, 28-29 March 2001