Comparison of health state values derived from patients and individuals from the general population.

Mihir Gandhi Ru-San Tan Raymond Ng Su Pin Choo Whay Kuang Chia Chee Keong Toh Carolyn Su Ping LamPhong Teck LeeNang Khaing Zar LattKim Rand Xiangmei Ma Nan Luo

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2017)

Patients may differ from members of the general population in the strength of their preferences for hypothetical health states. Using utility values derived from the general population may under-estimate the comparative effectiveness of healthcare interventions for certain diseases, such as heart diseases.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
public health
mental health
heart failure
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
atrial fibrillation
climate change
social media
health insurance
clinical evaluation