Treatment preferences in low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to assess treatment preferences among newly diagnosed low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) patients and analyse the trade-offs they make in treatment decisions.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

Conducted at the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University from June 2023 to April 2024, this study employed a discrete choice experiment. Participants were asked to choose among three treatment options with varying levels across seven attributes. A mixed logit model was used to analyse patient preferences, calculate the relative importance (RI) of attributes, and estimate marginal willingness to pay (mWTP). Subgroup analyses were also performed.

Results

The final sample of 418 participants yielded 11,286 observati

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12745395 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature