Journal article
Utilities and Quality-Adjusted Life Years
Abstract
Utilities and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) are reviewed, with particular focus on their use in technology assessment. This article provides a broad overview and perspective on these two techniques and their interrelationship, with reference to other sources for details of implementation. The historical development, assumptions, strengths/weaknesses, and applications of each are summarized. Utilities are specifically designed for …
Authors
Torrance GW; Feeny D
Journal
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 559–575
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
10 1989
DOI
10.1017/s0266462300008461
ISSN
0266-4623