Evaluating the conduct and application of health utility studies: a review of critical appraisal tools and reporting checklists

BackgroundPublished health utility studies are increasingly cited in cost–utility analyses to inform reimbursement decision-making. However, there is limited guidance for investigators looking to systematically evaluate the methodological quality of health utility studies or their applicability to decision contexts.ObjectiveTo describe how health utility concepts are reflected in tools intended for use with the health economic literature, …