Overview
Background
I am the lead of the Effective and Efficient Healthcare program at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health at The University of Queensland. I also lead Health Technology Assessment for the Centre, which involves evaluating submissions made to the Australian Government to reimburse new medicines and medical devices through the Pharmaceutical benefits Scheme (PBS) and the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). My research is focused on the economic evaluation of health interventions to inform decision making and promote value-based health care. I have pioneered the application of Value of Information (Research) analysis to enhance the efficiency of clinical trials and maximise the return on investment from medical research.
I have extensive experience working with key stakeholders including consumers, clinicians, decision makers and researchers. I am chief investigator on over $45 million Category 1 grants from the NHMRC, MRFF and ARC. In addition, I lead several projects for the Department of Health and other peak organisations.
I chair the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)-Oncology GroupI, and I am the past chair of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia's (COSA)-Epidemiology Group and the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA)-Research Prioritisation Group. I am an Associate Editor for Value in Health, and an Editorial Board Member for Medical Decision Making and PharmacoEconomics-open journals.
Availability
- Professor Haitham Tuffaha is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions
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Health Technology Assessment
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Value-Based Health Care
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Cancer Economics
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Medications use and safety
Research impacts
My research has significantly influenced health policy in Australia and internationally and was pivotal in the allocation of almost $1 billion in new drugs and medical technologies in Australia over the past ten years. My research program about evaluating new health technologies using Value of Information/implementation analyses led to a paradigm shift in the economic evaluation of new interventions and improved patient access to health innovations (e.g., genetic testing, targeted therapies). My research shifted the way clinical trials are prioritised and funded towards a value-based approach, which informed the development of the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance Research Prioritisation Framework.
I have published over 100 peer reviewed articles and technical reports for leading organisations, including 45 technical reports for the Australian Government on the economic evaluation of novel drugs, devices and services for a range of conditions including cancer, genetic testing, cardiovascular disease and liver disease.
Works
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2016
Other Outputs
Economic modelling of healthcare services for prostate cancer
Gordon, Louisa, Tuffaha, Haitham, James, Robbie and Scuffham, Paul (2016). Economic modelling of healthcare services for prostate cancer. Monographs in Prostate Cancer St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
2016
Other Outputs
Value of Information Analysis Applications in Healthcare Interventions
Tuffaha, Haitham (2016). Value of Information Analysis Applications in Healthcare Interventions. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine , Griffith University. doi: 10.25904/1912/3508
2016
Journal Article
Quetiapine safety in older adults: a systematic literature review
El-Saifi, N., Moyle, W., Jones, C. and Tuffaha, H. (2016). Quetiapine safety in older adults: a systematic literature review. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 41 (1), 7-18. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12357
2015
Other Outputs
Transient elastography at 50Hz for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis in patients with hepatitis B or C: MSAC Assessment Report
Tuffaha, Haitham, Gordon, Louisa and Scuffham, Paul (2015). Transient elastography at 50Hz for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis in patients with hepatitis B or C: MSAC Assessment Report. Canberra, ACT Australia: Department of Health.
2015
Journal Article
Cost-utility analysis of negative pressure wound therapy in high-risk cesarean section wounds
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Gillespie, Brigid M., Chaboyer, Wendy, Gordon, Louisa G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Cost-utility analysis of negative pressure wound therapy in high-risk cesarean section wounds. Journal of Surgical Research, 195 (2), 612-622. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.02.008
2015
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of nutritional support for preventing pressure ulcers in high-risk patients: implement now, research later
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Roberts, Shelley, Chaboyer, Wendy, Gordon, Louisa G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2015). Cost-effectiveness and value of information analysis of nutritional support for preventing pressure ulcers in high-risk patients: implement now, research later. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 13 (2), 167-179. doi: 10.1007/s40258-015-0152-y
2015
Journal Article
Novel technologies can provide effective dressing and securement for peripheral arterial catheters: a pilot randomised controlled trial in the operating theatre and the intensive care unit
Reynolds, Heather, Taraporewalla, Kersi, Tower, Marion, Mihala, Gabor, Tuffaha, Haitham W., Fraser, John F. and Rickard, Claire M. (2015). Novel technologies can provide effective dressing and securement for peripheral arterial catheters: a pilot randomised controlled trial in the operating theatre and the intensive care unit. Australian Critical Care, 28 (3), 140-148. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2014.12.001
2015
Conference Publication
Health economic modelling for treatments and services in prostate cancer care: a master model for Australia
Gordon, Louisa, Tuffaha, Haitham, Scuffham, Paul and Lowe, Anthony (2015). Health economic modelling for treatments and services in prostate cancer care: a master model for Australia. 2nd Prostate Cancer World Congress (PCWC), Cairns, QLD, Australia, 17-21 August, 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/bju.13196
2014
Journal Article
Value of information analysis optimizing future trial design from a pilot study on catheter securement devices
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Reynolds, Heather, Gordon, Louisa G., Rickard, Claire M. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2014). Value of information analysis optimizing future trial design from a pilot study on catheter securement devices. Clinical Trials, 11 (6), 648-656. doi: 10.1177/1740774514545634
2014
Conference Publication
COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND VALUE OF INFORMATION ANALYSES OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT IN PREVENTING PRESSURE ULCERS IN HIGH RISK HOSPITALISED PATIENTS
Tuffaha, H. W., Shelley, R., Chaboyer, W., Gordon, L. G. and Scuffham, P. A. (2014). COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND VALUE OF INFORMATION ANALYSES OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT IN PREVENTING PRESSURE ULCERS IN HIGH RISK HOSPITALISED PATIENTS. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.2150
2014
Journal Article
The epic3 recommendation that clinically indicated replacement of peripheral venous catheters is safe and cost-saving: how much would the NHS save?
Tuffaha, H. W., Rickard, C. M., Inwood, S., Gordon, L. and Scuffham, P. (2014). The epic3 recommendation that clinically indicated replacement of peripheral venous catheters is safe and cost-saving: how much would the NHS save?. Journal of Hospital Infection, 87 (3), 183-184. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2014.04.004
2014
Other Outputs
Bone mineral density analyses using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in breast cancer patients receiving aromatase inhibitor treatment
Gordon,Louisa, Sowa,M, Tuffaha, Haitham and Scuffham, Paul (2014). Bone mineral density analyses using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in breast cancer patients receiving aromatase inhibitor treatment. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia.
2014
Journal Article
GCSF with or without chemotherapy compared to Plerixafor with GCSF as salvage mobilization regimen in patients with multiple myeloma and lymphoma: collection effectiveness and cost effectiveness analysis
Abdel-Rahman, Fawzi, Tuffaha, Haitham W, Sharma, Shanta, Jazar, Husam Abu, Hussein, Nilly, Saad, Adnan, Al Rawi, Omar and Hussein, Ayad (2014). GCSF with or without chemotherapy compared to Plerixafor with GCSF as salvage mobilization regimen in patients with multiple myeloma and lymphoma: collection effectiveness and cost effectiveness analysis. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 20 (2), 130-136. doi: 10.1177/1078155213484785
2014
Journal Article
Value of information analysis in healthcare: a review of principles and applications
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Gordon, Louisa G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2014). Value of information analysis in healthcare: a review of principles and applications. Journal of Medical Economics, 17 (6), 377-383. doi: 10.3111/13696998.2014.907170
2014
Journal Article
Value of information analysis in oncology: the value of evidence and evidence of value
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Gordon, Louisa G. and Scuffham, Paul A. (2014). Value of information analysis in oncology: the value of evidence and evidence of value. Journal of Oncology Practice, 10 (2), e55-e62. doi: 10.1200/JOP.2013.001108
2014
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness analysis of clinically indicated versus routine replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters
Tuffaha, Haitham W., Rickard, Claire M., Webster, Joan, Marsh, Nicole, Gordon, Louisa, Wallis, Marianne and Scuffham, Paul A. (2014). Cost-effectiveness analysis of clinically indicated versus routine replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 12 (1), 51-58. doi: 10.1007/s40258-013-0077-2
2012
Journal Article
Revision and validation of a medication assessment tool for chronic cancer pain management
Salmany, Sewar S., Koopmans, Sara M., Treish, Imad M., El Jaber, Rana, Telfah, Shorouq and Tuffaha, Haitham W. (2012). Revision and validation of a medication assessment tool for chronic cancer pain management. The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 29 (8), 640-646. doi: 10.1177/1049909111435812
2012
Journal Article
Glucarpidase for the treatment of life-threatening methotrexate overdose
Tuffaha, H. W. and Al Omar, S. (2012). Glucarpidase for the treatment of life-threatening methotrexate overdose. Drugs of Today, 48 (11), 705-711. doi: 10.1358/dot.2012.48.11.1871575
2012
Journal Article
Development and implementation of a method for characterizing clinical pharmacy interventions and medication use in a cancer center
Tuffaha, Haitham W and Koopmans, Sara M (2012). Development and implementation of a method for characterizing clinical pharmacy interventions and medication use in a cancer center. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 18 (2), 180-185. doi: 10.1177/1078155211416529
2012
Conference Publication
COMPARATIVE COST UTILITY ANALYSIS OF PLERIXAFOR PLUS GCSF VERSUS CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PLUS GCSF AS SALVAGE MOBILIZATION REGIMENS IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA PATIENTS
Tuffaha, H. W., Hussein, A. A. and Abdel-Rahman, F. A. (2012). COMPARATIVE COST UTILITY ANALYSIS OF PLERIXAFOR PLUS GCSF VERSUS CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PLUS GCSF AS SALVAGE MOBILIZATION REGIMENS IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA PATIENTS. BMT Tandem Meeting, San Diego Ca, Feb 01-05, 2012. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2011.12.132
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of Indonesian Chronic Diseases Management Program: Patients participation, adherence to the treatment and cost-effectiveness of the program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adam La Caze, Dr Kim Edmunds
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Assessing the Value for Money of Integrating Exercise as Therapy after Gynaecological Cancer Treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandie McCarthy
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