BACKGROUND Previous Canadian cost-effectiveness analyses in cancer based on the EQ-5D-3L (EuroQoL, Rotterdam, Netherlands) have commonly used U.K. or U.S. tariffs because the Canadian equivalent only just recently became available. The implications of using non-Canadian tariffs to inform decision-making are unclear. We aimed to reevaluate an earlier cost-effectiveness analysis of therapies for ...

ObjectivesThe EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L instruments have been used in studies of patient demographic groups Colombia, but to date there are no 5L population norms. This study aimed produce a set norms for Colombia see what insights into health inequality can be discerned from these norms.MethodsThe self-reported questionnaire was included survey representative sample 3400 adults aged 18 64 Colombia...

Abstract Purpose Few studies explored the relationship between family doctor contract services (FDCS) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients with chronic diseases in rural China. This study aims to explore status signing on FDCS HRQOL examine whether there are differences different socioeconomic (SES). Methods A total 1,210 respondents were included this study. was measured b...

INTRODUCTION Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is the most common side effect of opioid treatment. Treatment for OIC typically involves a laxative. However, some patients have an inadequate response to these (laxative inadequate responders, or LIR). This has led to the development of treatments such as naloxegol. This analysis estimates the impact of naloxegol on the health state utility of LIR...