Patients’ Priorities for Oral Anticoagulation Therapy in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: a Multi-criteria Decision Analysis

Effectiveness of oral anticoagulants (OACs) is critically dependent on patients’ adherence to intake regimens. We studied the relative impact of attributes related to effectiveness, safety, convenience, and costs on the value of OAC therapy from the perspective of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Four attributes were identified by literature review and expert interviews: effectiveness (risk of ischemic stroke), safety (risk of...