Schneider, P. orcid.org/0000-0003-3552-1087, Ludwig, K., Marten, O. orcid.org/0000-0002-2576-9110 et al. (7 more authors) (2024) Using the OPUF approach to create a value set for the EQ-HWB-S: An exploratory feasibility study [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]. Wellcome Open Research, 9. 359. ISSN 2398-502X
Abstract
Objectives
The EQ-HWB-S (EQ Health and Wellbeing Short version) is a new generic measure of health, social care and carer related quality of life, specifically developed to generate utility values. However, its nine dimensions pose a challenge for creating value sets using traditional elicitation techniques, such as time trade-off. A promising alternative method, called Online elicitation of Personal Utility Functions (OPUF) has recently been proposed. The aim of this study was to test the feasibility of using OPUF to create a value set for the EQ-HWB-S.
Methods
We adapted the OPUF tool for the EQ-HWB-S, and piloted it in convenience samples from the UK and Germany. We then conducted an explorative valuation study in both countries in March 2023. We recruited a total of 658 respondents, in four samples: UK (n=328) and German (n=110) general population, and German rheumatic disease (n=110) and diabetes (n=110) patients. Feasibility was assessed based on completion times, data quality, logical consistency, and respondents’ feedback. A demo version of the English OPUF survey is available at: https://valorem.health/eqen-demo
Results
The OPUF approach was found to be feasible. Most respondents completed the survey in around 15 minutes and found it easy to complete. We derived well-ordered value set coefficients. Pain, mobility, and daily activities were the three most important dimensions in all four samples. The OPUF-derived UK value set differed in several notable ways from a UK value set derived using traditional elicitation methods.
Conclusion
This study has demonstrated the feasibility of using OPUF to create a value set for the EQ-HWB-S in four relatively small samples including two patient groups. While further validation is needed, our results suggest that OPUF might be a viable alternative or supplement to the traditional valuation techniques for eliciting health state preferences.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 Schneider P et al. This is an open access work distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Health Services and Systems; Health Sciences; Chronic Pain; Pain Research; Research design and methodologies (health services); Generic health relevance; Good Health and Well Being |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Medicine and Population Health |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Wellcome Trust 108903/B/15/Z |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 15 Oct 2024 11:54 |
Last Modified: | 15 Oct 2024 11:54 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | F1000 Research Ltd |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.21408.1 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:218246 |
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