Package index • testhta

Test Suite Generator

Scaffolding functions to automatically generate unit testing infrastructure for HTA models.

use_hta_unittests(): Generate Skeleton Unit Tests for HTA Models

Model Validation & Verification Helpers

Exported assertion functions to write automated unit tests and check model boundaries.

run_model(): Run Markov model with parameters and overrides
check_model_qalys(): Run model and check QALYs against an expected value
check_model_costs(): Run model and check Costs against an expected value
check_model_le(): Run model and check Life Expectancy against an expected value
compare_model_runs(): Compare model outputs from two different parameter sets

Model Setters & Getters

Helper functions to modify input parameters, query parameter matrices by treatment arm, and extract outcomes during test execution.

set_discount_rate(): Set discount rate
set_costs(): Set costs for a scenario
set_p_matrix(): Set transition probabilities for a scenario
set_utilities(): Set utilities for a scenario
set_time_horizon(): Set time horizon
get_state_costs(): Getter for state costs
get_state_utilities(): Getter for state utilities
get_transition_matrix(): Getter for transition probability matrix
get_qalys(): Getter for QALYs
get_costs(): Getter for costs
get_le(): Getter for life expectancy (LE)
get_icer(): Getter for ICER
get_incremental_costs(): Getter for incremental costs
get_incremental_qalys(): Getter for incremental QALYs
get_arm_names(): Getter for treatment arm names

Example Case Study Model

The cohort Markov model engine used as the demonstration environment for these testing tools.

ce_markov(): run cost-effectiveness model
p_matrix_cycle(): Time-dependent probability matrix
test_data: Standard baseline parameters for cost-effectiveness testing