Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
N
- Non-Preference-Based MeasureNon-Preference Measure, Clinical Rating Scale
- A health status instrument reporting dimension scores not derived from a preference elicitation exercise, so its scores cannot directly generate quality-adjusted life years.
P
- Preference-Based MeasurePreference-Weighted Measure, Preference-Elicited Instrument
- A health status instrument whose scoring derives from a formal preference elicitation exercise, so its scores can be used directly as utility values for QALYs.