Comparing WTP values of different types of QALY gain elicited from the general public

Pennington, Mark, Baker, Rachel, Brouwer, Werner, Mason, Helen, Hansen, Dorte Gyrd, Robinson, Angela and Donaldson, Cam (2015) Comparing WTP values of different types of QALY gain elicited from the general public. Health Economics, 24 (3). 280–293. ISSN 1057-9230

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Abstract

Background: The appropriate thresholds for decisions on the cost-effectiveness of medical interventions remain controversial, especially in ‘end-of-life’ situations. Evidence of the values placed on different types of health gain by the general public is limited. Methods: Across nine European countries, 17 657 people were presented with different hypothetical health scenarios each involving a gain of one quality adjusted life year (QALY) and asked about their willingness to pay (WTP) for that gain. The questions included quality of life (QoL) enhancing and life extending health gains, and a scenario where respondents faced imminent, premature death. Results: The mean WTP values for a one-QALY gain composed of QoL improvements were modest (PPP$11 000). When comparing QALY gains obtained in the near future, the valuation of life extension exceeded the valuation of QoL enhancing gains (mean WTP PPP$19 000 for a scenario in which a coma is avoided). The mean WTP values were higher still when respondents faced imminent, premature death (PPP$29 000). Conclusions: Evidence from the largest survey on the value of health gains by the general public indicated a higher value for life extending gains compared with QoL enhancing gains. A further modest premium may be indicated for life extension when facing imminent, premature death.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	contingent valuation,willingness-to-pay,eurovaq,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Economics
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2014 00:00
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2022 06:01
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/47401
DOI:	10.1002/hec.3018

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