Is the EQ-5D always right? Three scenarios where it might not fit

To generate health utilities and evaluate the benefits to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for health technologies under assessment, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of the EQ-5D1. The EQ-5D is a generic,...

Estimating health utilities with the EQ-5D-5L

What is the EQ-5D-5L? The EQ-5D-5L (EQ-5D 5-level version) is a questionnaire designed to measure health-related quality of life (HRQL) for use in economic evaluations and clinical research. Developed by the EuroQol Group, it is a generic, preference-based instrument...

Health utilities: why are they so important?

Understanding utilities: what they are and why they matter In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, decision-makers rely on robust data and analytical tools to drive value-based care. Utilities – which are quantitative measures used to evaluate patient health...

Leading the way in qualitative research

NICE has recently updated its real-world evidence framework to include guidance on qualitative research1. In this blog, we summarize the key recommendations from NICE and share a case study showing how Vitaccess is at the forefront in conducting qualitative research...
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