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. 2020 Jun;29(6):1465-1482.
doi: 10.1007/s11136-020-02426-4. Epub 2020 Feb 3.

Whom should we ask? A systematic literature review of the arguments regarding the most accurate source of information for valuation of health states

Gert Helgesson  1 , Olivia Ernstsson #  2 , Mimmi Åström #  3   4   5 , Kristina Burström  3   4   5
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Whom should we ask? A systematic literature review of the arguments regarding the most accurate source of information for valuation of health states

Gert Helgesson et al. Qual Life Res. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

To determine and critically evaluate the arguments in the published literature regarding the most accurate source of information for valuation of health states: values based on experienced health states (patient values) or values based on described health states (general public values).

Keywords: Described health state; Experienced health state; General public values; Health state valuation; Hypothetical health state; Patient values.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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