Join health economist Christopher Rouen as he explores how economic evaluation can strengthen nursing and midwifery-led clinical trials. This session will highlight why integrating economic thinking into trial design matters — not just for costs, but for improving care, demonstrating value, and influencing policy. If you're involved in clinical research and want to maximise its impact, this is a must-attend session.
Christopher Rouen is a health economist with expertise in evaluating the economic impact of health programs in research and local service provision context, with a strong focus on supporting frontline utilisation of economic data and improving system efficiency.
In this practical and engaging session, Chris will discuss:
- Why economic evaluation is essential in clinical trials — especially those led by nurses and midwives.
- How economic data can strengthen funding proposals, support implementation, and influence decision-making at all levels.
Christopher Rouen holds a Master of Health Economics from Deakin University and brings extensive experience in the practical application of economic evaluation in real-world healthcare settings. He has a strong interest in economic evidence and methodologies that make economic evaluation more accessible and useful at the local level. Chris currently provides health economics support to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University, working closely with clinicians and researchers to embed economic thinking into research design and evaluation. His work is grounded in helping frontline health professionals demonstrate value, improve care, and inform policy through robust economic analysis.
Don’t miss this chance to build your understanding of economic evaluation and how it can enhance the value of your research.