Patient preference for immunotherapies Flashcards
1
Q
Why do patients perceptions matter?
A
- Patients beliefs, expectations and preferences are modifiable predictors of treatment uptake, use of healthy services and clinical outcomes
- Patient-centred approaches are key to health policy, funders and pharmaceutical industry
2
Q
What are different attributes which matter for patients?
A
- pain, fatigue
- reduction of disease
- side effects
- lifestyle change required (avoid pregnancy or alcohol)
- method of administration
- frequency of treatment
- duration of treatment
3
Q
What can patient preference studies tell us?
A
- What treatment attributes are most important to patients
- how patients trade off risks and benefits
- how does this vary across patients
4
Q
How to find out patients preferences?
A
- Interviews
- Group meetings
- Surveys
