Estimating a Preference-Based Value Set for the Mental Health Quality of Life Questionnaire (MHQoL).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health economic evaluations using common health-related quality of life measures may fall short in adequately measuring and valuing the benefits of mental health care interventions. The Mental Health Quality of Life questionnaire (MHQoL) is a standardized, self-administered mental health-related quality of life instrument covering 7 dimensions known to be relevant across and valued highly by people with mental health problems. The aim of this study was to derive a Dutch value set for the MHQoL to facilitate its use in cost-utility analyses.

Methods

The value set was estimated using a discrete choice experiment (DCE) with duration that accommodated nonlinear time preferences. The DCE was embedded in a web-based self-complete survey and administered to a representat

SUBMITTER: van Krugten FCW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10714713 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature