Valuing health states: is the MACBETH approach useful for valuing EQ-5D-3L health states?

Abstract Background Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) are a key outcome measure widely used within health technology assessment and health service research studies. QALYs combine quantity and quality of life, with quality of life calculations relying on the value of distinct health states. Such he...

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Main Authors: Mónica Duarte Oliveira, Andreia Agostinho, Lara Ferreira, Paulo Nicola, Carlos Bana e Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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TTO
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-018-1056-y