Online tools for development of web sites for the study of patients' preferences and utilities. Online tools for development of web sites for the study of patients' preferences and utilities. Online Tools for Development of Web Sites for the Study of Patients' Preferences and Utilities.
Researchers employ a broad range of methods in studies of preferences and utilities.
Measurements performed with these more complex methods are typically combined with measurements performed using simpler methods such as analog scales. Computer implementations of these approaches use animated graphics to assist patients with performance of these rating tasks. Measurements are performed in the context of descriptions of typical effects of diseases on quality of life, sometimes using multimedia methods. Researchers also measure the health status and level of disease activity in preference studies to aid with the interpretation of measurements. In this demonstration, we will describe and discuss computer approaches for measurement of utilities and their applications in healthcare.