Mapping the disease-specific LupusQoL to the SF-6D [PDF]
Purpose To derive a mapping algorithm to predict SF-6D utility scores from the non-preference-based LupusQoL and test the performance of the developed algorithm on a separate independent validation data set.
AM Gray +48 more
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A comparison of the EQ-5D and the SF-6D across seven patient groups [PDF]
As the number of preference-based instruments grows, it becomes increasingly important to compare different preference-based measures of health in order to inform an important debate on the choice of instrument.
Brazier, J.E. +3 more
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Psychometric performance of the CFQ-R-8D compared to the EQ-5D-3L and SF-6D in people with cystic fibrosis [PDF]
Objective This study aimed to compare the psychometric performance of the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire–Revised–8 Dimensions (CFQ-R-8D), a new, condition-specific, preference-based measure, with that of generic preference-based measures EQ-5D-3L and ...
Clara Mukuria +6 more
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A head-to-head comparison of EQ-5D-5 L and SF-6D in Chinese patients with low back pain [PDF]
Background The comparative performance of the 3-level EuroQol 5-dimension and Short Form 6-dimension (SF-6D) has been investigated in patients with low back pain (LBP).
Ziping Ye, Lihua Sun, Qi Wang
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Mapping the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC13 to the SF-6D utility index in patients with lung cancer using machine learning and traditional regression methods [PDF]
Background Preference-based measures of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), such as the Short Form Six-Dimension (SF-6D) is essential for health economic evaluations.
Longlin Jiang +12 more
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Applying SF-6D to measure health state utilities among the middle and old aged patients with hypertension in China [PDF]
Purpose Hypertension is a growing public health problem in China; however, little is known about health-related quality of life (HRQoL) especially health state utility (HSU) of patients with hypertension in rural China.
Xiaohan Liu +3 more
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Use of Bayesian methods to model the SF-6D health state preference based data [PDF]
Background Conventionally, models used for health state valuation data have been frequentists. Recently a number of researchers have investigated the use of Bayesian methods in this area.
Samer A. Kharroubi
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Comparison of the SF-6D and the EQ-5D in patients with coronary heart disease
Background The SF-6D was derived from the SF-36. A single summary score is obtained allegedly preserving the descriptive richness and sensitivity to change of the SF-36 into utility measurement.
Buskens Erik, van Stel Henk F
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Health-related quality of life of Southern Chinese with chronic hepatitis B infection [PDF]
Background Few studies have evaluated the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Southern Chinese with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. Aim To evaluate the HRQOL of Chinese patients at different stages of CHB infection and to find out factors ...
Lam Elegance TP +5 more
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Mapping of the Gastrointestinal Short Form Questionnaire (GSF-Q) into EQ-5D-3L and SF-6D in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease [PDF]
Background The short, self-administered Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Symptom Frequency Questionnaire (GSFQ) is a specific Quality of Life (QoL) instrument which measures the impact of GERD symptoms on QoL.
Manuel Monroy +3 more
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