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Xie S, Wu J, Chen G. Comparative performance and mapping algorithms between EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 among the Chinese general population. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS : HEPAC : HEALTH ECONOMICS IN PREVENTION AND CARE 2024; 25:7-19. [PMID: 36709458 DOI: 10.1007/s10198-023-01566-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the comparative performance and develop the mapping algorithms between EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 in China. METHODS Respondents recruited from the Chinese general population completed both EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 during face-to-face interviews. Ceiling/floor effects were reported. Discriminative validity in self-reported chronic conditions was investigated using the effect sizes (ES). Test-retest reliability was evaluated using intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots in a subsample. Correlation and absolute agreements between the two measures were estimated with Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and ICC, respectively. Ordinary least squares (OLS), generalized linear model, Tobit model, and robust MM-estimator were explored to estimate mapping equations between EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2. RESULTS 3320 respondents (50.3% males; age 18-90 years) were recruited. 51.1% and 12.2% of respondents reported no problems on all EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 dimensions, respectively. The mean EQ-5D-5L utility was higher than SF-6Dv2 (0.947 vs. 0.827, p < 0.001). Utilities were significantly different across all chronic conditions groups for both measures. The mean absolute difference of utilities between the two tests for EQ-5D-5L was smaller (0.033 vs. 0.043) than SF-6Dv2, with a slightly higher ICC (0.859 vs. 0.827). Fair agreement (ICC = 0.582) was observed in the utilities between the two measures. Mapping algorithms generated by the OLS models performed the best according to the goodness-of-fit indicators. CONCLUSIONS Both measures showed comparable discriminative validity. Systematic differences in utilities were found, and on average, the EQ-5D-5L generates higher values than the SF-6Dv2. Mapping algorithms between the EQ-5D-5L and SF-6Dv2 are reported to enable transformations between these two measures in China.
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- Shitong Xie
- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
- Center for Social Science Survey and Data, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
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- Centre for Health Economics, Monash Business School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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Wang Q, Wan C, Li M, Huang Y, Xi X. Mapping the Peds QL TM 4.0 onto CHU-9D: a cross-sectional study in functional dyspepsia population from China. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1166760. [PMID: 37325313 PMCID: PMC10266104 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1166760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Objective The study aims to develop a mapping algorithm from the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ 4. 0 (Peds QL 4.0) onto Child Health Utility 9D (CHU-9D) based on the cross-sectional data of functional dyspepsia (FD) children and adolescents in China. Methods A sample of 2,152 patients with FD completed both the CHU-9D and Peds QL 4.0 instruments. A total of six regression models were used to develop the mapping algorithm, including ordinary least squares regression (OLS), the generalized linear regression model (GLM), MM-estimator model (MM), Tobit regression (Tobit) and Beta regression (Beta) for direct mapping, and multinomial logistic regression (MLOGIT) for response mapping. Peds QL 4.0 total score, Peds QL 4.0 dimension scores, Peds QL 4.0 item scores, gender, and age were used as independent variables according to the Spearman correlation coefficient. The ranking of indicators, including the mean absolute error (MAE), root mean squared error (RMSE), adjusted R2, and consistent correlation coefficient (CCC), was used to assess the predictive ability of the models. Results The Tobit model with selected Peds QL 4.0 item scores, gender and age as the independent variable predicted the most accurate. The best-performing models for other possible combinations of variables were also shown. Conclusion The mapping algorithm helps to transform Peds QL 4.0 data into health utility value. It is valuable for conducting health technology evaluations within clinical studies that have only collected Peds QL 4.0 data.
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Oliveira Gonçalves AS, Werdin S, Kurth T, Panteli D. Mapping Studies to Estimate Health-State Utilities From Nonpreference-Based Outcome Measures: A Systematic Review on How Repeated Measurements are Taken Into Account. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2023; 26:589-597. [PMID: 36371289 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.09.2477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Mapping algorithms are developed using data sets containing patient responses to a preference-based questionnaire and another health-related quality-of-life questionnaire. When data sets include repeated measurements from the same individuals over time, the assumption of observations' independence, required by standard models, is violated, and standard errors are underestimated. This review aimed to identify how studies deal with methodological challenges of repeated measurements, provide an overview of practice to date, and potential implications for future work. METHODS We conducted a systematic literature search of MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, specialized databases, and previous systematic reviews. A data template was used to extract, among others, start and target instruments if the data set(s) used for estimation and validation had repeated measurements per patient, used regression techniques, and which (if any) adjustments were made for repeated measurements. RESULTS We identified 278 publications developing at least 1 mapping algorithm. Of the 278 publications, 121 used a data set with repeated measurements, among which 92 used multiple time points for estimation, and 39 selected specific time points to have 1 observation per participant. A total of 36 studies did not account for repeated measurements. An adjustment was conducted using cluster-robust standard errors (21), random-effects models (30), generalized estimating equations (7), and other methods (7). CONCLUSIONS The inconsistent use of methods to account for interdependent observations in the literature indicates that mapping guidelines should include recommendations on how to deal with repeated measurements, and journals should update their guidelines accordingly.
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Allschwil, Switzerland; University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Public Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Health Care Management, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany; European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Brussels, Belgium
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Campbell JA, Ahmad H, Chen G, van der Mei I, Taylor BV, Claflin S, Henson GJ, Simpson-Yap S, Laslett LL, Hawkes K, Hurst C, Waugh H, Palmer AJ. Validation of the EQ-5D-5L and psychosocial bolt-ons in a large cohort of people living with multiple sclerosis in Australia. Qual Life Res 2023; 32:553-568. [PMID: 36036311 PMCID: PMC9911481 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03214-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory, neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system which results in disability over time and reduced quality of life. To increase the sensitivity of the EQ-5D-5L for psychosocial health, four bolt-on items from the AQoL-8D were used to create the nine-item EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial. We aimed to externally validate the EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial in a large cohort of people with MS (pwMS) and explore the discriminatory power of the new instrument with EQ-5D-5L/AQoL-8D. METHODS A large representative sample from the Australian MS Longitudinal Study completed the AQoL-8D and EQ-5D-5L (including EQ VAS) and both instruments health state utilities (HSUs) were scored using Australian tariffs. Sociodemographic/clinical data were also collected. External validity of EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial scoring algorithm was assessed with mean absolute errors (MAE) and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Discriminatory sensitivity was assessed with an examination of ceiling/floor effects, and disability severity classifications. RESULTS Among 1683 participants (mean age: 58.6 years; 80% female), over half (55%) had moderate or severe disability. MAE (0.063) and the distribution of the prediction error were similar to the original development study. Mean (± standard deviation) HSUs were EQ-5D-5L: 0.58 ± 0.32, EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial 0.62 ± 0.29, and AQoL-8D: 0.63 ± 0.20. N = 157 (10%) scored perfect health (i.e. HSU = 1.0) on the EQ-5D-5L, but reported a mean HSU of 0.90 on the alternative instruments. The Sleep bolt-on dimension was particularly important for pwMS. CONCLUSIONS The EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial is more sensitive than the EQ-5D-5L in pwMS whose HSUs approach those reflecting full health. When respondent burden is taken into account, the EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial is preferential to the AQoL-8D. We suggest a larger confirmatory study comparing all prevalent multi-attribute utility instruments for pwMS.
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- Julie A. Campbell
- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- Centre for Health Economics, Monash University, VIC, Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- School of Population and Global Health, Neuroepidemioloy Unit, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia
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- University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Hobart, TAS Australia ,School of Population and Global Health, Health Economics Unit, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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Wan C, Wang Q, Xu Z, Huang Y, Xi X. Mapping health assessment questionnaire disability index onto EQ-5D-5L in China. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1123552. [PMID: 37143986 PMCID: PMC10151687 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1123552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Objective This research aimed to develop the more accurate mapping algorithms from health assessment questionnaire disability index (HAQ-DI) onto EQ-5D-5L based on Chinese Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. Methods The cross-sectional data of Chinese RA patients from 8 tertiary hospitals across four provincial capitals was used for constructing the mapping algorithms. Direct mapping using Ordinary least squares regression (OLS), the general linear regression model (GLM), MM-estimator model (MM), Tobit regression model (Tobit), Beta regression model (Beta) and the adjusted limited dependent variable mixture model (ALDVMM) and response mapping using Multivariate Ordered Probit regression model (MV-Probit) were carried out. HAQ-DI score, age, gender, BMI, DAS28-ESR and PtAAP were included as the explanatory variables. The bootstrap was used for validation of mapping algorithms. The average ranking of mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE), adjusted R 2 (adjR 2) and concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) were used to assess the predictive ability of the mapping algorithms. Results According to the average ranking of MAE, RMSE, adjR 2, and CCC, the mapping algorithm based on Beta performed the best. The mapping algorithm would perform better as the number of variables increasing. Conclusion The mapping algorithms provided in this research can help researchers to obtain the health utility values more accurately. Researchers can choose the mapping algorithms under different combinations of variables based on the actual data.
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Long-term prognosis communication preferences in early-stage relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 64:103969. [PMID: 35728432 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2022.103969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common causes of neurological disability in young adults with major consequences for their future lives. Improving communication strategies on prognosis may help patients deal with the disease and adjust their long-term life goals. However, there is limited information on patients' preferences of long-term prognosis (LTP) communication and associated factors. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe patients' preferences and assess the factors associated with LTP communication preferences in early-stage relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients. METHODS A multicenter, non-interventional study was conducted. Adult patients with a diagnosis of RRMS, a disease duration from first attack ≤ 3 years, and an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 0-5.5 were included. The Prognosis in MS questionnaire was used to assess how much patients want to know about their LTP. Different patient-reported measures were administered to gather information on symptom severity, pain, fatigue, mood/anxiety, quality of life, stigma, illness perception, feeling of hopelessness, self-efficacy, information avoidance and coping strategies. Cognition was assessed using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between LTP information preference and demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as patients' perspectives. RESULTS A total of 189 patients were included (mean age: 36.1 ± 9.4 years, 71.4% female, mean disease duration: 1.2 ± 0.8 years). Median EDSS score was 1.0 (IQR = 0.0-2.0). A proportion of 68.5% (n = 126) of patients had never discussed LTP with their neurologists, whereas 69.2% (n = 126) reported interest in knowing it (73.5% at diagnosis). Bivariate analyses suggested that patients were significantly more likely to have higher LTP information preferences if they were male and had a lower SDMT score. Male gender and a lower SDMT score were predictors of LTP information preferences. CONCLUSIONS Patients with early-stage RRMS want to discuss their LTP shortly after diagnosis. Understanding the factors involved may be useful to design individualized communication strategies.
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Lincoln NB, Bradshaw LE, Constantinescu CS, Day F, Drummond AE, Fitzsimmons D, Harris S, Montgomery AA, das Nair R. Group cognitive rehabilitation to reduce the psychological impact of multiple sclerosis on quality of life: the CRAMMS RCT. Health Technol Assess 2021; 24:1-182. [PMID: 31934845 DOI: 10.3310/hta24040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People with multiple sclerosis have problems with memory and attention. The effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation has not been established. OBJECTIVES The objectives were to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a cognitive rehabilitation programme for people with multiple sclerosis. DESIGN This was a multicentre, randomised controlled trial in which participants were randomised in a ratio of 6 : 5 to receive cognitive rehabilitation plus usual care or usual care alone. Participants were assessed at 6 and 12 months after randomisation. SETTING The trial was set in hospital neurology clinics and community services. PARTICIPANTS Participants were people with multiple sclerosis who had cognitive problems, were aged 18-69 years, could travel to attend group sessions and gave informed consent. INTERVENTION The intervention was a group cognitive rehabilitation programme delivered weekly by an assistant psychologist to between four and six participants for 10 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale - Psychological subscale at 12 months. Secondary outcomes included results from the Everyday Memory Questionnaire, the 30-Item General Health Questionnaire, the EuroQol-5 Dimensions, five-level version and a service use questionnaire from participants, and the Everyday Memory Questionnaire - relative version and the Modified Carer Strain Index from a relative or friend of the participant. RESULTS Of the 449 participants randomised, 245 were allocated to cognitive rehabilitation (intervention group) and 204 were allocated to usual care (control group). Of these, 214 in the intervention group and 173 in the control group were included in the primary analysis. There was no clinically important difference in the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale - Psychological subscale score between the two groups at the 12-month follow-up (adjusted difference in means -0.6, 95% confidence interval -1.5 to 0.3; p = 0.20). There were no important differences between the groups in relation to cognitive abilities, fatigue, employment, or carer strain at follow-up. However, there were differences, although small, between the groups in the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale - Psychological subscale score at 6 months (adjusted difference in means -0.9, 95% confidence interval -1.7 to -0.1; p = 0.03) and in everyday memory on the Everyday Memory Questionnaire as reported by participants at 6 (adjusted difference in means -5.3, 95% confidence interval -8.7 to -1.9) and 12 months (adjusted difference in means -4.4, 95% confidence interval -7.8 to -0.9) and by relatives at 6 (adjusted difference in means -5.4, 95% confidence interval -9.1 to -1.7) and 12 months (adjusted difference in means -5.5, 95% confidence interval -9.6 to -1.5) in favour of the cognitive rehabilitation group. There were also differences in mood on the 30-Item General Health Questionnaire at 6 (adjusted difference in means -3.4, 95% confidence interval -5.9 to -0.8) and 12 months (adjusted difference in means -3.4, 95% confidence interval -6.2 to -0.6) in favour of the cognitive rehabilitation group. A qualitative analysis indicated perceived benefits of the intervention. There was no evidence of a difference in costs (adjusted difference in means -£574.93, 95% confidence interval -£1878.93 to £729.07) or quality-adjusted life-year gain (adjusted difference in means 0.00, 95% confidence interval -0.02 to 0.02). No safety concerns were raised and no deaths were reported. LIMITATIONS The trial included a sample of participants who had relatively severe cognitive problems in daily life. The trial was not powered to perform subgroup analyses. Participants could not be blinded to treatment allocation. CONCLUSIONS This cognitive rehabilitation programme had no long-term benefits on quality of life for people with multiple sclerosis. FUTURE WORK Future research should evaluate the selection of those who may benefit from cognitive rehabilitation. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN09697576. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 24, No. 4. See the National Institute for Health Research Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Nadina B Lincoln
- Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Swansea Centre for Health Economics, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Gunn H, Stevens KN, Creanor S, Andrade J, Paul L, Miller L, Green C, Ewings P, Barton A, Berrow M, Vickery J, Marshall B, Zajicek J, Freeman JA. Balance Right in Multiple Sclerosis (BRiMS): a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a falls prevention programme. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2021; 7:2. [PMID: 33390184 PMCID: PMC7780657 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00732-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Balance, mobility impairments and falls are problematic for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The “Balance Right in MS (BRiMS)” intervention, a 13-week home and group-based exercise and education programme, aims to improve balance and minimise falls. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of undertaking a multi-centre randomised controlled trial and to collect the necessary data to design a definitive trial. Methods This randomised controlled feasibility study recruited from four United Kingdom NHS clinical neurology services. Patients ≥ 18 years with secondary progressive MS (Expanded Disability Status Scale 4 to 7) reporting more than two falls in the preceding 6 months were recruited. Participants were block-randomised to either a manualised 13-week education and exercise programme (BRiMS) plus usual care, or usual care alone. Feasibility assessment evaluated recruitment and retention rates, adherence to group assignment and data completeness. Proposed outcomes for the definitive trial (including impact of MS, mobility, quality of life and falls) and economic data were collected at baseline, 13 and 27 weeks, and participants completed daily paper falls diaries. Results Fifty-six participants (mean age 59.7 years, 66% female, median EDSS 6.0) were recruited in 5 months; 30 randomised to the intervention group. Ten (18%) participants withdrew, 7 from the intervention group. Two additional participants were lost to follow up at the final assessment point. Completion rates were > 98% for all outcomes apart from the falls diary (return rate 62%). After adjusting for baseline score, mean intervention—usual care between-group differences for the potential primary outcomes at week 27 were MS Walking Scale-12v2: − 7.7 (95% confidence interval [CI] − 17.2 to 1.8) and MS Impact Scale-29v2: physical 0.6 (CI − 7.8 to 9), psychological − 0.4 (CI − 9.9 to 9). In total, 715 falls were reported, rate ratio (intervention:usual care) for falls 0.81 (0.41 to 2.26) and injurious falls 0.44 (0.41 to 2.23). Conclusions Procedures were practical, and retention, programme engagement and outcome completion rates satisfied a priori progression criteria. Challenges were experienced in completion and return of daily falls diaries. Refinement of methods for reporting falls is therefore required, but we consider a full trial to be feasible. Trial registration ISRCTN13587999 Date of registration: 29 September 2016
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- H Gunn
- Faculty of Health, School of Health Professions, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH, England.
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- Faculty of Health, Medical Statistics Group, Room N15, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England.,Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit, University of Plymouth, Room N16, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England
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- Faculty of Health, Medical Statistics Group, Room N15, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England.,University of Exeter Medical School, College of Medicine & Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, England
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, Portland Square Building, Drake Circus Campus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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- School of Health & Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, Scotland
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- Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Unit, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Kilwinning Road, Irvine, KA12 8SS, Scotland
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- University of Exeter Medical School, Health Economics Group, University of Exeter, St. Luke's Campus, Exeter, EX1 2LU, England
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- NIHR Research Design Service (South West), Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, TA1 5DA, England
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, NIHR Research Design Service South West, ITTC Building, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England
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- Faculty of Health, Medical Statistics Group, Room N15, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England
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- Faculty of Health, Medical Statistics Group, Room N15, Plymouth Science Park, Plymouth, PL6 8BX, England
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- Faculty of Health, School of Health Professions, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH, England
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- School of Medicine, Medical and Biological Sciences, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, KY16 9TF, Scotland
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- Faculty of Health, School of Health Professions, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH, England
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Gunn H, Andrade J, Paul L, Miller L, Creanor S, Stevens K, Green C, Ewings P, Barton A, Berrow M, Vickery J, Marshall B, Zajicek J, Freeman J. A self-management programme to reduce falls and improve safe mobility in people with secondary progressive MS: the BRiMS feasibility RCT. Health Technol Assess 2020; 23:1-166. [PMID: 31217069 DOI: 10.3310/hta23270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Balance, mobility impairments and falls are common problems for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our ongoing research has led to the development of Balance Right in MS (BRiMS), a 13-week home- and group-based exercise and education programme intended to improve balance and encourage safer mobility. OBJECTIVE This feasibility trial aimed to obtain the necessary data and operational experience to finalise the planning of a future definitive multicentre randomised controlled trial. DESIGN Randomised controlled feasibility trial. Participants were block randomised 1 : 1. Researcher-blinded assessments were scheduled at baseline and at 15 and 27 weeks post randomisation. As is appropriate in a feasibility trial, statistical analyses were descriptive rather than involving formal/inferential comparisons. The qualitative elements utilised template analysis as the chosen analytical framework. SETTING Four sites across the UK. PARTICIPANTS Eligibility criteria included having a diagnosis of secondary progressive MS, an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of between ≥ 4.0 and ≤ 7.0 points and a self-report of two or more falls in the preceding 6 months. INTERVENTIONS Intervention - manualised 13-week education and exercise programme (BRiMS) plus usual care. Comparator - usual care alone. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Trial feasibility, proposed outcomes for the definitive trial (including impact of MS, mobility, quality of life and falls), feasibility of the BRiMS programme (via process evaluation) and economic data. RESULTS A total of 56 participants (mean age 59.7 years, standard deviation 9.7 years; 66% female; median EDSS score of 6.0 points, interquartile range 6.0-6.5 points) were recruited in 5 months; 30 were block randomised to the intervention group. The demographic and clinical data were broadly comparable at baseline; however, the intervention group scored worse on the majority of baseline outcome measures. Eleven participants (19.6%) withdrew or were lost to follow-up. Worsening of MS-related symptoms unrelated to the trial was the most common reason (n = 5) for withdrawal. Potential primary and secondary outcomes and economic data had completion rates of > 98% for all those assessed. However, the overall return rate for the patient-reported falls diary was 62%. After adjusting for baseline score, the differences between the groups (intervention compared with usual care) at week 27 for the potential primary outcomes were MS Walking Scale (12-item) version 2 -7.7 [95% confidence interval (CI) -17.2 to 1.8], MS Impact Scale (29-item) version 2 (MSIS-29vs2) physical 0.6 (95% CI -7.8 to 9) and MSIS-29vs2 psychological -0.4 (95% CI -9.9 to 9) (negative score indicates improvement). After the removal of one outlier, a total of 715 falls were self-reported over the 27-week trial period, with substantial variation between individuals (range 0-93 falls). Of these 715 falls, 101 (14%) were reported as injurious. Qualitative feedback indicated that trial processes and participant burden were acceptable, and participants highlighted physical and behavioural changes that they perceived to result from undertaking BRiMS. Engagement varied, influenced by a range of condition- and context-related factors. Suggestions to improve the utility and accessibility of BRiMS were highlighted. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the trial procedures are feasible and acceptable, and retention, programme engagement and outcome completion rates were sufficient to satisfy the a priori progression criteria. Challenges were experienced in some areas of data collection, such as completion of daily diaries. FUTURE WORK Further development of BRiMS is required to address logistical issues and enhance user-satisfaction and adherence. Following this, a definitive trial to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the BRiMS intervention is warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN13587999. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 23, No. 27. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Hilary Gunn
- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Douglas Grant Rehabilitation Unit, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, UK
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- Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University (PenCTU), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK.,Medical Statistics Group, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Medical Statistics Group, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- University of Exeter Medical School, Health Economics Group, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service (South West), Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research Design Service, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University (PenCTU), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit at Plymouth University (PenCTU), Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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Agüera E, Caballero-Villarraso J, Feijóo M, Escribano BM, Bahamonde MC, Conde C, Galván A, Túnez I. Impact of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neurocognition and Oxidative Stress in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report. Front Neurol 2020; 11:817. [PMID: 32903741 PMCID: PMC7438891 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative condition whose manifestation and clinical evolution can present themselves in very different ways. Analogously, its treatment has to be personalized and the patient's response may be idiosyncratic. At this moment there is no cure for it, in addition to its clinical course sometimes being torpid, with a poor response to any treatment. However, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has demonstrated its usefulness as a non-invasive therapeutic tool for the treatment of some psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. Some studies show that the application of rTMS implies improvement in patients with MS at various levels, but the effects at the psychometric level and the redox profile in blood have never been studied before, despite the fact that both aspects have been related to the severity of MS and its evolution. Here we present the case of a woman diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) at the age of 33, with a rapid progression of her illness and a poor response to different treatments previously prescribed for 9 years. In view of the patient's clinical course, a compassionate treatment with rTMS for 1 year was proposed. Starting from the fourth month of treatment, when reviewing the status of her disease, the patient denoted a clear improvement at different levels. There followed out psychometric evaluations and blood analyses, that showed both an improvement in her neuropsychological functions and a reduction in oxidative stress in plasma, in correspondence with therTMS treatment.
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- Eduardo Agüera
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Departmento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.,Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Análisis Clínicos, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain.,Departamento de Biología Celular, Fisiología e Inmunología, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Departmento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Departamento de Biología Celular, Fisiología e Inmunología, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Departmento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Departmento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
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Goodwin E, Hawton A, Green C. Using the Fatigue Severity Scale to inform healthcare decision-making in multiple sclerosis: mapping to three quality-adjusted life-year measures (EQ-5D-3L, SF-6D, MSIS-8D). Health Qual Life Outcomes 2019; 17:136. [PMID: 31382960 PMCID: PMC6683407 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1205-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Fatigue has a major influence on the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis. The Fatigue Severity Scale is a frequently used patient-reported measure of fatigue impact, but does not generate the health state utility values required to inform cost-effectiveness analysis, limiting its applicability within decision-making contexts. The objective of this study was to use statistical mapping methods to convert Fatigue Severity Scale scores to health state utility values from three preference-based measures: the EQ-5D-3L, SF-6D and Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-8D. Methods The relationships between the measures were estimated through regression analysis using cohort data from 1056 people with multiple sclerosis in South West England. Estimation errors were assessed and predictive performance of the best models as tested in a separate sample (n = 352). Results For the EQ-5D and the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-8D, the best performing models used a censored least absolute deviation specification, with Fatigue Severity Scale total score, age and gender as predictors. For the SF-6D, the best performing model used an ordinary least squares specification, with Fatigue Severity Scale total score as the only predictor. Conclusions Here we present algorithms to convert Fatigue Severity Scales scores to health state utility values based on three preference-based measures. These values may be used to estimate quality-adjusted life-years for use in cost-effectiveness analyses and to consider the health-related quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis, thereby informing health policy decisions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-019-1205-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- E Goodwin
- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK. .,South West Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC), University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
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- Health Economics Group, Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.,South West Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC), University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Mukuria C, Rowen D, Harnan S, Rawdin A, Wong R, Ara R, Brazier J. An Updated Systematic Review of Studies Mapping (or Cross-Walking) Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life to Generic Preference-Based Measures to Generate Utility Values. APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY 2019; 17:295-313. [PMID: 30945127 DOI: 10.1007/s40258-019-00467-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mapping is an increasingly common method used to predict instrument-specific preference-based health-state utility values (HSUVs) from data obtained from another health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measure. There have been several methodological developments in this area since a previous review up to 2007. OBJECTIVE To provide an updated review of all mapping studies that map from HRQoL measures to target generic preference-based measures (EQ-5D measures, SF-6D, HUI measures, QWB, AQoL measures, 15D/16D/17D, CHU-9D) published from January 2007 to October 2018. DATA SOURCES A systematic review of English language articles using a variety of approaches: searching electronic and utilities databases, citation searching, targeted journal and website searches. STUDY SELECTION Full papers of studies that mapped from one health measure to a target preference-based measure using formal statistical regression techniques. DATA EXTRACTION Undertaken by four authors using predefined data fields including measures, data used, econometric models and assessment of predictive ability. RESULTS There were 180 papers with 233 mapping functions in total. Mapping functions were generated to obtain EQ-5D-3L/EQ-5D-5L-EQ-5D-Y (n = 147), SF-6D (n = 45), AQoL-4D/AQoL-8D (n = 12), HUI2/HUI3 (n = 13), 15D (n = 8) CHU-9D (n = 4) and QWB-SA (n = 4) HSUVs. A large number of different regression methods were used with ordinary least squares (OLS) still being the most common approach (used ≥ 75% times within each preference-based measure). The majority of studies assessed the predictive ability of the mapping functions using mean absolute or root mean squared errors (n = 192, 82%), but this was lower when considering errors across different categories of severity (n = 92, 39%) and plots of predictions (n = 120, 52%). CONCLUSIONS The last 10 years has seen a substantial increase in the number of mapping studies and some evidence of advancement in methods with consideration of models beyond OLS and greater reporting of predictive ability of mapping functions.
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- Clara Mukuria
- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK.
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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Lee CF, Ng R, Luo N, Cheung YB. Development of Conversion Functions Mapping the FACT-B Total Score to the EQ-5D-5L Utility Value by Three Linking Methods and Comparison with the Ordinary Least Square Method. APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY 2018; 16:685-695. [PMID: 29943377 DOI: 10.1007/s40258-018-0404-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) measures are commonly mapped to a value that represents a utility for economic evaluation via regression models, which may lead to shrinkage of the variance. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to develop and compare conversion functions that map the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast (FACT-B) total score to the EuroQoL 5-Dimensions, 5-Levels (EQ-5D-5L) utility value via four methods. METHODS We used the HRQoL scores of 238 Singapore patients with breast cancer to develop the conversion function for the equipercentile, linear equating, mean rank and ordinary least squares (OLS) methods. We compared the distributions of the observed values and the four sets of mapped values and performed regression analyses to assess whether the association with risk factors was preserved by utility values derived from mapping. RESULTS At baseline, the observed EQ-5D-5L utility value had a mean ± standard deviation (SD) of 0.820 ± 0.152, and 24.8% of the respondents attained a value of 1. The OLS method (mean 0.820; SD 0.112; proportion 0%) better agreed with the observed data than the equipercentile (mean 0.831; SD 0.152; proportion 23.5%), linear equating (mean 0.814; SD 0.145; proportion 11.8%) and mean rank method (mean 0.821; SD 0.147; proportion 23.9%). The significance of association was preserved for all parameters involved in the regression analyses by the equipercentile and linear equating methods, but the mean rank and OLS methods were inconsistent with the observed data for one and two parameters, respectively. CONCLUSION The problem of shrinkage in the variance occurred in the OLS method, but it provided an unbiased estimate for the mean and better agreement. Among the other three linking methods, the mean rank method better described the distribution, whereas the equipercentile and linear equating methods better assessed the association with risk factors.
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- Chun Fan Lee
- School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, 1/F Patrick Manson Building, 7 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Biostatistics, Singapore Clinical Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Center for Child Health Research, University of Tampere and Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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Ameri H, Yousefi M, Yaseri M, Nahvijou A, Arab M, Akbari Sari A. Mapping the cancer-specific QLQ-C30 onto the generic EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D in colorectal cancer patients. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2018; 19:89-96. [PMID: 30173585 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2018.1517046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Economic evaluation of healthcare interventions usually needs accurate data on utility and health-related quality-of-life scores. The aim of this study is to map QLQ-C30 scale score onto EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D utility values in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. METHODS EQ-5D-5L, SF-6D, and QLQ-C30 were completed by 252 patients with CRC who were referred to three cancer centers in Tehran between May and September 2017. Moreover, OLS, Tobit, and CLAD models were used to predict EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D values. The goodness of fit of models was evaluated using Pred R2 and Adj R2. In addition, their predictive performance was assessed by MAE, RMSE, ICC, MID, and Spearman's correlation coefficients between observed and predicted EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D values. Models were validated using a 10-fold cross-validation method. RESULTS Considering the goodness of fit and predictive ability of models, the OLS Model 2 performed best for EQ-5D-5L (Adj R2 = 58.09%, Pred R2 = 58.93%, MAE = 0.0932, RMSE = 0.129) and the OLS Model 3 performed best for SF-6D (Adj R2 = 54.90%, Pred R2 = 55.62%, MAE = 0.0485, RMSE = 0.0634). CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that algorithms developed based on OLS Models 1 and 2 are the best for predicted EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D values, respectively.
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- Hosein Ameri
- a Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Iranian Center of Excellence in Health Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Health Economics Department , Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran
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- c Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- d Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Round J, Hawton A. Statistical Alchemy: Conceptual Validity and Mapping to Generate Health State Utility Values. PHARMACOECONOMICS - OPEN 2017; 1:233-239. [PMID: 29441504 PMCID: PMC5711748 DOI: 10.1007/s41669-017-0027-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Mapping between non-preference- and preference-based health-related quality-of-life instruments has become a common technique for estimating health state utility values for use in economic evaluations. Despite the increased use of mapped health state utility estimates in health technology assessment and economic evaluation, the methods for deriving them have not been fully justified. Recent guidelines aim to standardise reporting of the methods used to map between instruments but do not address fundamental concerns in the underlying conceptual model. Current mapping methods ignore the important conceptual issues that arise when extrapolating results from potentially unrelated measures. At the crux of the mapping problem is a question of validity; because one instrument can be used to predict the scores on another, does this mean that the same preference for health is being measured in actual and estimated health state utility values? We refer to this as conceptual validity. This paper aims to (1) explain the idea of conceptual validity in mapping and its implications; (2) consider the consequences of poor conceptual validity when mapping for decision making in the context of healthcare resource allocation; and (3) offer some preliminary suggestions for improving conceptual validity in mapping.
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- Jeff Round
- School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK.
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- Health Economics Group, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
- Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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Joyce VR, Sun H, Barnett PG, Bansback N, Griffin SC, Bayoumi AM, Anis AH, Sculpher M, Cameron W, Brown ST, Holodniy M, Owens DK. Mapping MOS-HIV to HUI3 and EQ-5D-3L in Patients With HIV. MDM Policy Pract 2017; 2:2381468317716440. [PMID: 30288427 PMCID: PMC6125043 DOI: 10.1177/2381468317716440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: The Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV)
is frequently used in HIV clinical trials; however, scores generated from the
MOS-HIV are not suited for cost-effectiveness analyses as they do not assign
utility values to health states. Our objective was to estimate and externally
validate several mapping algorithms to predict Health Utilities Index Mark 3
(HUI3) and EQ-5D-3L utility values from the MOS-HIV. Methods: We
developed and validated mapping algorithms using data from two HIV clinical
trials. Data from the first trial (n = 367) formed the estimation data set for
the HUI3 (4,610 observations) and EQ-5D-3L (4,662 observations) mapping
algorithms; data from the second trial (n = 168) formed the HUI3 (1,135
observations) and EQ-5D-3L (1,152 observations) external validation data set. We
compared ordinary least squares (OLS) models of increasing complexity with the
more flexible two-part, beta regression, and finite mixture models. We assessed
model performance using mean absolute error (MAE) and mean squared error (MSE).
Results: The OLS model that used MOS-HIV dimension scores along
with squared terms gave the best HUI3 predictions (mean observed 0.84; mean
predicted 0.80; MAE 0.0961); the finite mixture model gave the best EQ-5D-3L
predictions (mean observed 0.90; mean predicted 0.88; MAE 0.0567). All models
produced higher prediction errors at the lower end of the HUI3 and EQ-5D-3L
score ranges (<0.40). Conclusions: The proposed mapping
algorithms can be used to predict HUI3 and EQ-5D-3L utility values from the
MOS-HIV, although greater error may pose a problem in samples where a
substantial proportion of patients are in poor health. These algorithms may be
useful for estimating utility values from the MOS-HIV for cost-effectiveness
studies when HUI3 or EQ-5D-3L data are not available.
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- Vilija R Joyce
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, VA Cooperative Studies Program Coordinating Center, VA HSR&D Health Economics Resource Center, Menlo Park, California (VRJ, PGB).,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS, NB, AHA).,Canadian HIV Trials Network, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (HS).,School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (NB, AHA).,Centre for Health Economics, University of York, York, UK (SCG, MS).,Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and Division of General Internal Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Departments of Medicine and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (AMB).,Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Ottawa at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (WC).,James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, New York (STB).,VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California (MH, DKO).,Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research, Stanford University, Stanford, California (DKO)
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Ernstsson O, Tinghög P, Alexanderson K, Hillert J, Burström K. The External Validity of Mapping MSIS-29 on EQ-5D Among Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis in Sweden. MDM Policy Pract 2017; 2:2381468317692806. [PMID: 30288416 PMCID: PMC6132828 DOI: 10.1177/2381468317692806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Mapping can be performed to predict utility values from
condition-specific measures when preference-based measures are absent. A
previously developed algorithm that predicts EQ-5D-3L index values from the
Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) has not yet been externally validated.
Aim: To examine the external validity of a previously developed
mapping algorithm by testing the accuracy of predicting EQ-5D-3L index values
from MSIS-29 among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Sweden.
Methods: Cross-sectional individual-level data were collected
from population-based Swedish registers between 2011 and 2014. Health-related
quality of life was assessed through MSIS-29 and EQ-5D-3L at one point in time
among 767 individuals with known disability level of MS. A previously developed
mapping algorithm was applied to predict EQ-5D index values from MSIS-29 items,
and the predictive accuracy was assessed through mean absolute error and root
mean square error. Results: When applying the algorithm, the
predicted mean EQ-5D-3L index value was 0.77 compared to the observed mean index
value of 0.75. Prediction error was higher for individuals reporting EQ-5D
values <0.5 compared to individuals reporting EQ-5D values ≥0.5. Mean
absolute error (0.12) and root mean square error (0.18) were smaller or equal to
the prediction errors found in the original mapping study.
Conclusion: The mapping algorithm had similar predictive
accuracy in the two independent samples although results showed that the highest
predictive performance was found in groups with better health. Varied predictive
accuracy in subgroups is consistent with previous studies and strategies to deal
with this are warranted.
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- Olivia Ernstsson
- Health Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Medical Management Centre, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (OE, KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (OE, PT, KA), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (JH), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Public Health Sciences (KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,The Swedish Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden (PT).,Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden (KB)
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- Health Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Medical Management Centre, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (OE, KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (OE, PT, KA), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (JH), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Public Health Sciences (KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,The Swedish Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden (PT).,Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden (KB)
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- Health Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Medical Management Centre, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (OE, KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (OE, PT, KA), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (JH), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Public Health Sciences (KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,The Swedish Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden (PT).,Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden (KB)
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- Health Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Medical Management Centre, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (OE, KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (OE, PT, KA), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (JH), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Public Health Sciences (KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,The Swedish Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden (PT).,Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden (KB)
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- Health Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Medical Management Centre, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (OE, KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (OE, PT, KA), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Division of Neuro, Department of Clinical Neuroscience (JH), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Public Health Sciences (KB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,The Swedish Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden (PT).,Health Care Services, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden (KB)
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Versteegh M. Impact on the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio of Using Alternatives to EQ-5D in a Markov Model for Multiple Sclerosis. PHARMACOECONOMICS 2016; 34:1133-1144. [PMID: 27282692 PMCID: PMC5073108 DOI: 10.1007/s40273-016-0421-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study responds to a request in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance to assess the impact of using alternative sources of utility values, applied to multiple sclerosis (MS). METHODS Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were calculated using utility values based on UK and Dutch values of EQ-5D, two UK mappings and one Dutch mapping of EQ-5D and two condition-specific instruments: the UK eight-dimensional Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-8D) and the Dutch Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale Preference-Based Measure (MSIS-PBM). Deterministic and Monte-Carlo simulation-based ICERs were estimated for glatiramer acetate versus symptom management using a lifetime Markov model. RESULTS For both UK and Dutch perspectives, mapped and condition-specific utility values expressed significantly higher quality of life for the worst health state of the model than did EQ-5D. The ICER of glatiramer acetate with EQ-5D was US$182,291 for The Netherlands and US$153,476 for the UK. Ratios for mapped and condition-specific utilities were between 20 and 60 % higher. CONCLUSION The overestimation of quality of life of patients with MS by mapped EQ-5D or condition-specific utility values, relative to observed EQ-5D, increases the ICER substantially in a lifetime Markov model.
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- Matthijs Versteegh
- Institute for Medical Technology Assessment, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3000 DR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Zheng Y, Tang K, Ye L, Ai Z, Wu B. Mapping the neck disability index to SF-6D in patients with chronic neck pain. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:21. [PMID: 26879341 PMCID: PMC4754827 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0422-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background This study sought to statistically map the neck disability index (NDI) to the six-dimension health state short form (SF-6D) to estimate algorithms for use in economic analyses in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP). Methods The relationships between NDI and SF-6D scores were estimated by using data from a cohort of patients with chronic neck pain (n = 272). By using ordinary least squares (OLS), generalized linear modeling (GLM), censored least absolute deviations (CLAD) and Tobit regression, scores from all 10 items of the NDI instruments were univariately tested against SF-6D values and retained in a multivariate regression model, if statistically significant. The predictive ability of the model was assessed by mean absolute error (MAE), root mean square error (RMSE) and normalized RMSE. Results The mean age of the 272 CNP patients was 39.9 ± 12.3 years; 57.8 % of the CNP patients were female. An OLS regression equation that included recreation item of NDI was optimal, with a MAE of 0.04and 0.04 and an RMSE of 0.06and 0.05in the derivation set and validation set, respectively. Predicted utilities accurately represented the observed ones. Conclusions We have provided algorithms for the estimation of health state utility values from the response of NDI. Future economic evaluations of the interventions for chronic neck pain could be informed by these algorithms.
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- Yongjun Zheng
- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200336, China.
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- Department of Pain Management, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Clinical Outcomes and Economics Group, Department of pharmacy, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Lincoln NB, das Nair R, Bradshaw L, Constantinescu CS, Drummond AER, Erven A, Evans AL, Fitzsimmons D, Montgomery AA, Morgan M. Cognitive Rehabilitation for Attention and Memory in people with Multiple Sclerosis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (CRAMMS). Trials 2015; 16:556. [PMID: 26643818 PMCID: PMC4672565 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1016-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background People with multiple sclerosis have problems with memory and attention. Cognitive rehabilitation is a structured set of therapeutic activities designed to retrain an individual’s memory and other cognitive functions. Cognitive rehabilitation may be provided to teach people strategies to cope with these problems, in order to reduce the impact on everyday life. The effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis has not been established. Methods This is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial investigating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a group-based cognitive rehabilitation programme for attention and memory problems for people with multiple sclerosis. Four hundred people with multiple sclerosis will be randomised from at least four centres. Participants will be eligible if they have memory problems, are 18 to 69 years of age, are able to travel to attend group sessions and give informed consent. Participants will be randomised in a ratio of 6:5 to the group rehabilitation intervention plus usual care or usual care alone. Intervention groups will receive 10 weekly sessions of a manualised cognitive rehabilitation programme. The intervention will include both restitution strategies to retrain impaired attention and memory functions and compensation strategies to enable participants to cope with their cognitive problems. All participants will receive a follow-up questionnaire and an assessment by a research assistant at 6 and 12 months after randomisation. The primary outcome is the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS) Psychological subscale at 12 months. Secondary outcomes include the Everyday Memory Questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire-30, EQ-5D and a service use questionnaire from participants, and the Everyday Memory Questionnaire-relative version and Carer Strain Index from a relative or friend. The primary analysis will be based on intention to treat. A mixed-model regression analysis of the MSIS Psychological subscale at 12 months will be used to estimate the effect of the group cognitive rehabilitation programme. Discussion The study will provide evidence regarding the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a group-based cognitive rehabilitation programme for attention and memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis. Trial registration ISRCTN09697576. Registered 14 August 2014.
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- Nadina B Lincoln
- Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing, School of Medicine B127a Medical School Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing, School of Medicine B127a Medical School Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK. .,Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, C floor South Block, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Department of Clinical Neurology, South Block, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, A Floor, South Block, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, UK.
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, C floor South Block, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, C floor South Block, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Swansea Centre for Health Economics, College of Human and Health Sciences, Singleton Campus, Swansea University, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UK.
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- Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit, C floor South Block, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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Thomas S, Thomas PW, Kersten P, Jones R, Green C, Nock A, Slingsby V, Smith AD, Baker R, Galvin KT, Hillier C. A pragmatic parallel arm multi-centre randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group-based fatigue management programme (FACETS) for people with multiple sclerosis. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2013; 84:1092-9. [PMID: 23695501 PMCID: PMC3786656 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2012-303816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is a common and troubling symptom for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). AIM To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a six-session group-based programme for managing MS-fatigue (Fatigue: Applying Cognitive behavioural and Energy effectiveness Techniques to lifeStyle (FACETS)). METHODS Three-centre parallel arm randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation. Patients with MS and significant fatigue were randomised to FACETS plus current local practice (FACETS) or current local practice alone (CLP), using concealed computer-generated randomisation. Participant blinding was not possible. Primary outcomes were fatigue severity (Fatigue Assessment Instrument), self-efficacy (Multiple Sclerosis-Fatigue Self-Efficacy) and disease-specific quality of life (Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29)) at 1 and 4 months postintervention (follow-up 1 and 2). Quality adjusted life years (QALYs) were calculated (EuroQoL 5-Dimensions questionnaire and the Short-form 6-Dimensions questionnaire). RESULTS Between May 2008 and November 2009, 164 patients were randomised; primary outcome data were available for 146 (89%). Statistically significant differences favour the intervention group on fatigue self-efficacy at follow-up 1 (mean difference (MD) 9, 95% CI (4 to 14), standardised effect size (SES) 0.54, p=0.001) and follow-up 2 (MD 6, 95% CI (0 to 12), SES 0.36, p=0.05) and fatigue severity at follow-up 2 (MD -0.36, 95% CI (-0.63 to -0.08), SES -0.35, p=0.01) but no differences for MSIS-29 or QALYs. No adverse events reported. Estimated cost per person for FACETS is £453; findings suggest an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of £2157 per additional person with a clinically significant improvement in fatigue. CONCLUSIONS FACETS is effective in reducing fatigue severity and increasing fatigue self-efficacy. However, it is difficult to assess the additional cost in terms of cost-effectiveness (ie, cost per QALY) as improvements in fatigue are not reflected in the QALY outcomes, with no significant differences between FACETS and CLP. The strengths of this trial are its pragmatic nature and high external validity. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN76517470.
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- Sarah Thomas
- Clinical Research Unit, School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK.
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Sampson C. Generic preference-based measures: how economists measure health benefit. ADVANCES IN CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE & REHABILITATION 2013. [DOI: 10.47795/ziwx7131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Resources are always scarce, but the possible uses of these resources are limitless. This simple observation underlies much of what economists do. It leads to competing demands from different parties and requires individuals and organisations to make choices about their use of scarce resources. The primary purpose of economics is to help us understand how decisions about the distribution of scarce resources are made and to identify optimal decisions. It shouldn’t take too much of an intellectual leap to see how adopting an economist’s perspective might contribute to the improvement of patient care and health outcomes. The process of evaluating health care interventions is well-established, with the randomised controlled trial maintaining its place as the gold standard method. A crucial decision that must be made in figuring out if an intervention works is which indicator should be used. The purpose of the intervention might be to reduce mortality, improve functioning or prevent falls. It could be all three. If the intervention produces an improvement in these indicators it is probably of value – but of what value? How do we value this intervention? And why might we want to?
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