Hypothetical versus experienced health state valuation: a qualitative study of adult general public views and preferences.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Responses from hypothetical and experienced valuation tasks of health-related quality of life differ, yet there is limited understanding of why these differences exist, what members of the public think about them, and acceptable resolutions. This study explores public understanding of, opinions on, and potential solutions to differences between hypothetical versus experienced responses, in the context of allocating health resources.

Methods

Six focus groups with 30 members of the UK adult public were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using framework analysis. Participants self-completed the EQ-5D-5L, before reporting the expected consequences of being in two hypothetical EQ-5D-5L health states for ten years. Second, participants were presented with pri

SUBMITTER: Powell PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10063498 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature