Journal article
The feasibility and responsiveness of the health utilities index in patients with early-stage breast cancer: A prospective longitudinal study
Abstract
BackgroundThe health utilities index (HUI3) is a health measurement instrument based on individuals’ preferences for different health states. Breast cancer (BC) is common, with a high proportion of long-term survivors, making evaluation of treatment effects important. Feasibility and responsiveness of HUI3 was compared to the short-form 36 (SF-36) in patients with BC.MethodsHUI3 and SF-36 were administered eight times: at initial surgical …
Authors
Lovrics PJ; Cornacchi SD; Barnabi F; Whelan T; Goldsmith CH
Journal
Quality of Life Research, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 333–345
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
3 2008
DOI
10.1007/s11136-007-9305-2
ISSN
0962-9343