Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yasuo Sugitani, Kyoko Ito, Shunsuke Ono
Summary: The study in Japan revealed that for lung cancer patients, overall survival was the most important chemotherapy attribute, followed by adverse events. Patient preferences varied depending on demographic characteristics and disease background. Pharmaceutical companies should consider patient preferences to develop drugs that meet segmented market needs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Niranjan Poudel, Patrick A. Singleton
Summary: This study investigates the preferences of US adult bicyclists for roundabouts with different design and operational characteristics. The findings suggest that US bicyclists generally prefer roundabouts with smaller central islands, fewer travel lanes, lower traffic volumes, lower speed limits, and separated bicycle lanes.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Nathaniel Hendrix, Brett Hauber, Christoph Lee, Aasthaa Bansal, David L. Veenstra
Summary: Sensitivity was the most important attribute for PCPs when ordering AI-enhanced screening products, but other key attributes also need to be considered. The majority of PCPs accept the use of AI to make determinations about likely negative mammograms without radiologist confirmation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Melanie Brinkmann, Leonie Diedrich, Melissa Hemmerling, Christian Krauth, Bernt-Peter Robra, Jona T. Stahmeyer, Maren Dreier
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the preferences of insurees in Germany for characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening modalities. A generic discrete choice experiment was conducted, and the results showed that insurees had different preferences for attributes such as preparation, CRC mortality, and CRC incidence.
Article
Ecology
Sergio Alvarez, Jose R. Soto, Francisco J. Escobedo, John Lai, Abu S. M. G. Kibria, Damian C. Adams
Summary: The study highlights the importance of considering public preferences and values when designing urban forest policies, as there are significant differences in willingness-to-pay for various forest structure attributes among different value groups. Using tree functional traits rather than species taxa can lead to more effective decision-making, and address the diverse values held by the public.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Carol Mansfield, Willings Botha, Gerard T. Vondeling, Kathleen Klein, Kongming Wang, Jasmeet Singh, Michelle D. Hackshaw
Summary: Patients prioritize gains in progression-free survival (PFS) over potential risks of adverse events (AEs) when making decisions about breast cancer treatments. The change in PFS from 5 to 26 months is considered the most important attribute, while the change from no diarrhea to severe diarrhea is deemed the least important.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Roberson, John Paul Helveston
Summary: Financial incentives, such as immediate rebates, are preferred by U.S. vehicle buyers for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). This preference is particularly strong among lower-income households, used vehicle buyers, and those with lower budgets. Implementing immediate rebates instead of tax credits could have saved $2 billion between 2011 and 2019, with an average saving of $1440 per PEV sold. This study suggests that structuring incentives as immediate rebates would deliver greater value and a fairer distribution compared to the current tax credit scheme.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Senlin Lin, Liping Li, Haidong Zou, Yi Xu, Lina Lu
Summary: This study revealed the preferences of health care service providers and residents for using artificial intelligence (AI) in community-based eye disease screening. The results showed that medical staff preferred high accuracy deep learning models with doctors' involvement, while residents valued doctors' participation and were opposed to AI technology without supervision.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Christian Speckemeier, Laura Krabbe, Susanne Schwenke, Jurgen Wasem, Barbara Buchberger, Silke Neusser
Summary: This study used a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to investigate preferences for methodological shortcuts in the conduct of abbreviated reviews among decision-makers and individuals involved in evidence syntheses preparation. The results indicated a preference for quality standards in the process of literature screening and data extraction.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Hui-qin Li, Hui Xue, Hua Yuan, Guang-ying Wan, Xiu-ying Zhang
Summary: The study utilized a discrete choice experiment to analyze the preferences of first-degree relatives of gastric cancer patients for gastric cancer screening. The results showed that the sensitivity of the screening program had a significant influence on participants' preferences, and participants' sex and screening experiences also affected their preferences.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Todd J. Schwedt, Ashley Martin, Steven Kymes, Brian Talon, Xin Ying Lee, Roger Cady, Divya Asher, Meghana Karnik-Henry, Emily Mulvihill, Dawn Bates, Kathleen Beusterien
Summary: This study aims to assess preferences among adults with migraine for differentiating attributes of injected or infused preventive treatment options and evaluate their importance in determining a treatment choice. The results show that speed of onset, durability of effectiveness, and mode of administration are the most important attributes for US adults with migraine in treatment preference. Different subgroups have different preferences for these attributes, and understanding patient preferences can help clinicians guide treatment decisions.
Article
Fisheries
Bin Yuan, Yuhu Cui, Wei Liu, Wenqian Sheng, Hanxiao Xu, Lin Yang
Summary: This study measures customer preferences and willingness to pay for various oyster trait qualities, providing marketable information for oyster breeding. The research finds that customer preferences for oyster characteristics vary widely, with the highest willingness to pay for the shell size trait. Furthermore, consumer preferences for oyster trait attributes differ between low-market-value consumers and high-market-value consumers.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ruopin Qu, Jing Chen, Wenjing Li, Shan Jin, Glyn D. Jones, Lynn J. Frewer
Summary: Various food safety and environmental problems in China have raised consumer awareness of food safety issues and negative environmental impacts. This research assessed consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for food safety and ecosystem delivery attributes associated with apples, demonstrated through the application of different traceability systems. The results indicated significant consumer preferences for traceability information, including in relation to lower pesticide usage and application of organic fertilizer during primary production. The models demonstrated heterogeneous preferences among participants, dividing them into three classes: non-price-sensitive (53.5%), pesticide-sensitive (21.7%), and price-sensitive (24.8%).
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yue Wang, Zhangyi Wang, Zhao Wang, Xuechun Li, Xiaoli Pang, Shuling Wang
Summary: This study used bibliometric methods to analyze the hotspots and trends of DCE application in health care, revealing an exponential increase in publication volume. The research hotspots mainly focus on health technology assessment, survival, preference based measures, and health state valuation, showing potential future trends in the field.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roberta Capitello, Lara Agnoli, Steve Charters, Diego Begalli
Summary: This study explores the impact of a carbon reduction claim in conjunction with terroir cues on consumer choice in the wine industry, identifying seven consumer segments with varying attitudes towards these claims. The findings provide valuable insights for wineries to tailor their marketing strategies according to different consumer preferences, as an increasing number of producers are focusing on sustainability and packaging aesthetics in wine production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Eric H. Au, Germaine Wong, Kirsten Howard, Jeremy R. Chapman, Antoni Castells, Simon D. Roger, Michael J. Bourke, Petra Macaskill, Robin Turner, Wai H. Lim, Charmaine E. Lok, Fritz Diekmann, Nicholas Cross, Shaundeep Sen, Richard D. Allen, Steven J. Chadban, Carol A. Pollock, Allison Tong, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Jean Y. Yang, Anh Kieu, Laura James, Jonathan C. Craig
Summary: Older age, male sex, the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and azathioprine were found to be significantly associated with advanced colorectal neoplasia in patients with CKD.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF KIDNEY DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Amanda Bates, Susan Furber, Cathie Sherrington, Paul van den Dolder, Karen Ginn, Adrian Bauman, Kirsten Howard, Michelle Kershaw, Lisa Franco, Cathy Chittenden, Anne Tiedemann
Summary: A new approach of teaching home exercise through group-based workshops delivered by physiotherapists did not significantly reduce the rate of falls but showed significant improvement in fear of falling and gait speed.
Correction
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deeonna E. Farr, Leslie E. Cofie, Alison T. Brenner, Ronny A. Bell, Daniel S. Reuland
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Chandana Guha, Anita van Zwieten, Rabia Khalid, Siah Kim, Amanda Walker, Anna Francis, Madeleine Didsbury, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Belinda Barton, Chanel Prestidge, Emily Lancsar, Fiona Mackie, Joseph Kwon, Kirsten Howard, Kylie-Ann Mallitt, Martin Howell, Allison Jaure, Alison Hayes, Rakhee Raghunandan, Stavros Petrou, Suncica Lah, Steven McTaggart, Jonathan C. Craig, Germaine Wong
Summary: This multi-center longitudinal cohort study aimed to assess the trajectories of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) over time. The results showed that the HRQoL scores differed between children with different CKD stages, and the transition from dialysis to transplantation was significantly associated with the improvement in HRQoL. Children with CKD stage 1-5 and transplant recipients at baseline had stable HRQoL over time.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Chandana Guha, Rabia Khalid, Anita van Zwieten, Anna Francis, Carmel M. Hawley, Allison Jaure, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Alistair R. Mallard, Amelie Bernier-Jean, David W. Johnson, Deirdre Hahn, Donna Reidlinger, Elaine M. Pascoe, Elizabeth G. Ryan, Fiona Mackie, Hugh J. McCarthy, Jonathan C. Craig, Julie Varghese, Charani Kiriwandeniya, Kirsten Howard, Nicholas G. Larkins, Luke Macauley, Amanda Walker, Martin Howell, Michelle Irving, Patrina H. Y. Caldwell, Reginald Woodleigh, Shilpanjali Jesudason, Simon A. Carter, Sean E. Kennedy, Stephen Alexander, Steven McTaggart, Germaine Wong
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a patient navigator program in children with chronic kidney disease. A total of 162 patients were enrolled and randomized into immediate intervention and waitlisted groups. The results of the study will be completed by October 2022.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Marina B. Pinheiro, Leanne Hassett, Catherine Sherrington, Alison Hayes, Maayken van den Berg, Richard Lindley, Maria Crotty, Sakina Chagpar, Daniel Treacy, Heather Weber, Nicola Fairhall, Siobhan Wong, Annie McCluskey, Leanne Togher, Katharine Scrivener, Kirsten Howard
Summary: This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of adding a tailored digitally enabled exercise intervention to usual care in improving mobility, showing that the intervention saved costs and was more effective for mobility and quality-adjusted life years compared to usual care. Decision makers willing to pay AU$50,000 per meaningful improvement in mobility or quality-adjusted life year gained had a high probability of the intervention being cost-effective.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Alison T. Brenner, Austin R. Waters, Mary Wangen, Catherine Rohweder, Olufeyisayo Odebunmi, Macary Weck Marciniak, Renee M. Ferrari, Stephanie B. Wheeler, Parth D. Shah
Summary: This study examined preferences for the design of a pharmacy-based colorectal cancer screening program (PharmFIT(TM)) among screening-eligible adults in the US and explored the impact of rurality on pharmacy use patterns. Results showed that pharmacy use patterns varied across rurality, with rural residents using local independently owned pharmacies more frequently and rating pharmacy service quality higher compared to non-rural residents. Non-rural residents preferred digital communication and counseling for PharmFIT(TM) more frequently than rural participants. Preferences for receiving and returning FITs were associated with pharmacy use patterns.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Meghan C. C. O'Leary, Daniel S. S. Reuland, Sara Y. Y. Correa, Alexis A. A. Moore, Teri L. L. Malo, Xianming Tan, Catherine L. L. Rohweder, Stephanie B. B. Wheeler, Alison T. T. Brenner
Summary: This study assessed the uptake of fecal immunochemical test (FIT) following a mailed FIT intervention among newly eligible 45-49-year-olds for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. It also tested the effect of an enhanced vs plain mailing envelope on FIT uptake. The findings showed that 17.1% of patients returned a FIT within 60 days, with higher uptake in the enhanced envelope group. Additionally, clinic-level screening among 45-49-year-olds increased by 16.6 percentage points after the intervention.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Economics
Joseph Kwon, Sarah Smith, Rakhee Raghunandan, Martin Howell, Elisabeth Huynh, Sungwook Kim, Thomas Bentley, Nia Roberts, Emily Lancsar, Kirsten Howard, Germaine Wong, Jonathan Craig, Stavros Petrou
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of psychometric evidence for generic childhood MAUIs and provides comprehensive evidence on their performance. It assists in selecting instruments based on scientific rigor and identifies gaps and methodological issues for future research.
APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Soohyun Hwang, Allison J. Lazard, Meredith K. Reffner Collins, Alison T. Brenner, Hillary M. Heiling, Allison M. Deal, Seth D. Crockett, Daniel S. Reuland, Jennifer Elston Lafata
Summary: Text messages are an acceptable and effective way to engage diverse individuals in colorectal cancer screening decisions and support shared decision-making. Participants from historically marginalized categories, such as those with low income, low health literacy, and Black/African American background, showed high acceptability and willingness to use similar programs.
Editorial Material
Oncology
Emily Bilenduke, Shacoria Anderson, Alison Brenner, Jessica Currier, Jan M. Eberth, Jaron King, Stephanie R. Land, Betsy C. Risendal, Jackilen Shannon, Leeann N. Siegel, Mary Wangen, Austin R. Waters, Whitney E. Zahnd, Jamie L. Studts
Summary: This commentary highlights the intersectionality of smoking history and sociodemographic characteristics in the implementation of lung cancer screening. It emphasizes the need for targeted outreach efforts and equitable distribution of the benefits of lung cancer screening. The commentary suggests multi-level implementation strategies that engage with community partners to achieve the potential of lung cancer screening.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Economics
Rakhee Raghunandan, Kirsten Howard, Sarah Smith, Anagha Killedar, Erin Cvejic, Martin Howell, Stavros Petrou, Emily Lancsar, Germaine Wong, Jonathan Craig, Alison Hayes
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the PedsQL GCS and CHU9D in children and adolescents with common chronic health problems. Both instruments showed strong internal consistency, but weak convergent validity. Known group validity was demonstrated for PedsQL GCS, while CHU9D was only able to discriminate between certain health conditions.
APPLIED HEALTH ECONOMICS AND HEALTH POLICY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ann Livingstone, Kirsten Howard, Alexander M. Menzies, Georgina V. Long, Martin R. Stockler, Rachael L. Morton
Summary: This study aimed to quantify adult preferences for adjuvant immunotherapy for resected melanoma and the influence of varying levels of key attributes and baseline characteristics. The study found that 70% of respondents chose adjuvant immunotherapy over no adjuvant immunotherapy, preferring treatment that improved efficacy and safety. The importance of this study is rated 8 out of 10.
PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Abby Haynes, Kirsten Howard, Liam Johnson, Gavin Williams, Kelly Clanchy, Sean Tweedy, Adam Scheinberg, Sakina Chagpar, Belinda Wang, Gabrielle Vassallo, Rhys Ashpole, Catherine Sherrington, Leanne Hassett
Summary: This study successfully developed a discrete choice experiment survey tool through discussions and interviews with patients with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. The tool aimed to understand the preferences for physical activity among these patients and improve the World Health Organization guidelines for physical activity in traumatic brain injury. The formative co-development process significantly improved the relevance and comprehensibility of the survey tool.
PATIENT-PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Economics
Tessa Peasgood, Martin Howell, Rakhee Raghunandan, Amber Salisbury, Marcus Sellars, Gang Chen, Joanna Coast, Jonathan C. Craig, Nancy J. Devlin, Kirsten Howard, Emily Lancsar, Stavros Petrou, Julie Ratcliffe, Rosalie Viney, Germaine Wong, Richard Norman, Cam Donaldson
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize knowledge on the social value of child and adult health and found that the majority of studies supported prioritizing children. However, not all studies were consistent with this view, and there are research gaps in understanding the value of health gains for very young children and the motivations behind the public's views.
