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Title: | Application of multi-attribute utility theory to measure social preferences for health states |
Authors: | Torrance, George W. Boyle, Michael H. Horwood, Sargent P. McMaster University, Faculty of Business |
Keywords: | Multi-attribute utility theory;Social preferences;Health states;Health services |
Publication Date: | Jun-1982 |
Series/Report no.: | Research and working paper series (McMaster University. Faculty of Business) no. 189 |
Abstract: | <p>A four-attribute health state classification system designed to uniquely categorize the health status of all individuals two years of age and over is presented. A social preference function defined over the health state classification system is required. Standard mult-attribute utility theory is investigated for the task, problems are identified and modifications to the standard method are proposed. The modified method is field tested in a survey research project involving 112 home interviews. Results are presented and discussed in detail for both the social preference function and the performance of the modified method. A recommended social preference function is presented, complete with a range of uncertainty. The modified method is found to be applicable to the task -- no insurmountable difficulties are encountered. Recommendations are presented , based on our experience, for other investigators who may be interested in reapplying the method in other studies.</p> |
Description: | <p>38 leaves : ; Includes bibliographical references (leaves [39-42]). ; "June 1982."</p> |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/5488 |
Identifier: | dsb/147 1146 4944170 |
Appears in Collections: | DeGroote School of Business Working Paper Series |
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