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.
P
- Pain IntensityPain Severity, Pain Level
- A dimension of pain assessment capturing how severe a patient's pain feels, typically measured using a numerical rating or visual analogue scale.
R
- Rating MethodRating Scale Valuation, Category Rating Technique
- A health state valuation technique in which respondents assign a numerical score to a health state on a defined scale, such as a visual analogue scale.
V
- Visual Analogue ScaleVAS, Visual Analog Scale
- A health state valuation method in which respondents mark a perceived health state on a continuous line anchored between worst and best imaginable health.