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Should Linking Replace Regression When Mapping from Profile-Based Measures to Preference-Based Measures?
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2013.12.002Abstract
Background
Profile instruments are frequently used to assess health-related quality of life and other patient-reported outcomes. However, preference-based measures are required for health-economic cost-utility evaluations.Results
Although regression-based approaches are commonly used to map from profile measures to preference measures, we show that this results in biased estimates because of regression to the mean.Conclusions
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