Content validity of the EQ-HWB and EQ-HWB-S in a sample of Italian patients, informal caregivers and members of the general public

S Masutti, C Falivena, FD Purba, C Jommi… - Journal of Patient …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background The EuroQol Group recently developed two new instruments, the EQ
Health and Wellbeing (EQ-HWB) and the EQ Health and Wellbeing short version (EQ-HWB …

Exploring the relationship between condition severity and health-related quality of life in people with haemophilia A across Europe: a multivariable analysis of data …

E Ferri Grazzi, C Hawes, C Camp, D Hinds… - Health and Quality of …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Haemophilia A (HA; Factor VIII deficiency) is a congenital X-linked
bleeding disorder characterized by trauma-related or spontaneous bleeding events, most …

High rates of impaired quality of life and social and economic problems at 6 months after COVID-19-related ARDS

M Umbrello, S Miori, A Sanna, S Lassola… - Journal of Anesthesia …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose Assess long-term quality of life (HR-QoL) and socio-economic impact in COVID-19-
related ARDS (C-ARDS) survivors. Methods C-ARDS survivors were followed up at 6 …

The coronavirus pandemic and inequality in Italy

M Giannoni, M Vainieri, IM Bosa, A Castelli… - … pandemic and inequality …, 2023 - Springer
Italy was the first European country to be hard hit by the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic. The
country has a long history of disparities in wealth, health and socio-economic development …

Post-COVID-19 patients in geriatric rehabilitation substantially recover in daily functioning and quality of life

LS van Tol, ML Haaksma, M Cesari, F Dockery… - Age and …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background After an acute infection, older persons may benefit from geriatric rehabilitation
(GR). Objectives This study describes the recovery trajectories of post-COVID-19 patients …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Malnutrition on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Outcomes: The Predictive Value of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) …

D Di Raimondo, E Pirera, C Pintus, R De Rosa… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Current management of COPD is predominantly focused on respiratory
aspects. A multidimensional assessment including nutritional assessment, quality of life and …

Anal fistula human amniotic membrane endosealing (F-HAME): A proof of concept study

U Grossi, M Romano, S Rossi, G Gallo… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The treatment of cryptoglandular anal fistula (AF) is often a challenge for surgeons. Several
sphincter-saving procedures have been described as an alternative to fistulotomy, with the …

Conceptual Framework for Optimised Proxy Value Set Selection Through Supra-National Value Set Development for the EQ-5D Instruments

A Łaszewska, A Sajjad, J Busschbach, J Simon… - …, 2022 - Springer
Background Preference differences between countries and populations justify the use of
country-specific value sets for the EQ-5D instruments. There are no clear criteria based on …

Level overlap and level color coding revisited: Improved attribute attendance and higher choice consistency in discrete choice experiments

MF Jonker - Journal of Choice Modelling, 2024 - Elsevier
Previous work has identified attribute level overlap and level color coding as effective and
attractive strategies to reduce task complexity and improve behavioral efficiency in discrete …

[HTML][HTML] Cross-attribute level effects models for modeling modified 5-level version of EQ-5D health state values: is less still more?

Z Yang, K Rand, J Busschbach, N Luo - Value in Health, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives Cross-attribute level effects (CALE) model has demonstrated better predictive
accuracy for out-of-sample health states than the conventional additive main-effects model …