Table 4 Example of preferences scores (partworth utilities) for treatment attributes and attribute levels for a hypothetical respondent
Treatment attributes | Attribute categories | Preference score (utilities) |
|---|---|---|
Attribute 1. Treatment delivery method | Category 1. Topical | -74 |
| Â | Category 2. Tablets | 10 |
| Â | Category 3. Injection/infusion | 20 |
| Â | Category 4. Light therapy | 44 |
Attribute 2. Treatment location | Category 1. At home | 17 |
| Â | Category 2. At local doctor's office | 2 |
| Â | Category 3. At outpatient clinic | 19 |
| Â | Category 4. Hospital stay | -34 |
Attribute 3. Treatment duration | Category 1. 5 minutes to complete | 23 |
| Â | Category 2. 15-30 minutes to complete | 27 |
| Â | Category 3. 1 hour to complete | -26 |
| Â | Category 4. 2 hours to complete | -24 |