A Psychometric Comparison of Different Health Utility Measures in Patients Affected by Parkinson’s Disease

Nursing Economic$, vol. 36(5), pp. 233 – 245. (2018).

Autores: B. del Pozo-Cruz, D. Colado-Mateo, J.C. Adsuar, M.A. García-Gordillo, J.M. Cordero-Ferrera, Fernando I. Sánchez-Martínez y José María Abellán-Perpiñán

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Abstract

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease affecting quality of life and well-being. Cost-utility analyses is a method of determining the cost-effectiveness of nursing interventions. These analyses are performed using data from preference-based questionnaires.

Several options are available but their psychometric properties should be compared to optimize choice. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity, sensitivity, and relative efficiency of 15D and SF-6D questionnaires in Spanish patients with Parkinson’s to be used in cost-effectiveness analyses. Findings indicated SF-6D and 15D are adequate instruments for monitoring of patient’s health during the period of rehabilitation.