An exploration of methods for obtaining 0 = dead anchors for latent scale EQ-5D-Y values

Objectives Discrete choice experiments (DCEs) can be used to obtain latent scale values for the EQ-5D-Y, but these require anchoring at 0 = dead to meet the conventions of quality-adjusted life year (QALY) estimation. The primary aim of this study is to compare four preference elicitation methods for obtaining anchors for latent scale EQ-5D-Y values. Methods Four methods were tested: visual analogue scale (VAS), DCE (with a duration attribute),...