Valuation of Child Behavioral Problems from the Perspective of US Adults

Conclusions. The findings are the first to produce a preference-based summary measure of child behavioral problems on a QALY scale. The results may inform both clinical practice and resource allocation decisions by enhancing our understanding of difficult tradeoffs in how adults view child behavioral problems. Understanding US values also promotes national health surveillance by complementing conventional measures of surveillance, survival, and diagnoses.

Source: Medical Decision Making - December 30, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Craig, B. M., Brown, D. S., Reeve, B. B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research