As a method of operational research, the data envelopment analysis （DEA） is a useful tool to deal with relative efficiency evaluation and decision-making of multiple inputs and outputs in the same type of departments or units. In this paper, we introduce the relevant theoretical knowledge about basic principle, common models, economic values of DEA, we also summarize the application of DEA to medical modeling research in health economics evaluation, precautionary of disease risk, clinical effica- cy evaluation, treatments decision-making, syn...
