Preference-based measures of health-related quality of life in Indigenous people: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In many countries, there are calls to address health inequalities experienced by Indigenous people. Preference-based measures (PBMs) provide a measurement of health-related quality of life and can support resource allocation decisions. This review aimed to identify, summarize, and appraise the literature reporting the use and performance of PBMs with Indigenous people.

Methods

Eleven major databases were searched from inception to August 31, 2022. Records in English that (1) assessed any measurement property of PBMs, (2) directly elicited health preferences, (3) reported the development or translation of PBMs for Indigenous people, or (4) measured health-related quality of life (HRQL) using PBMs were included. Ethically engaged research with Indigenous people was con

SUBMITTER: Roy LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10850204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature