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  • Health Economics
  • Psychometrics
  • Quality of Life Measurement

Background:

  • The SF-6D is a preference-weighted health measure developed from the widely used SF-36 health survey.
  • It generates health state utility values for economic evaluations, including quality-adjusted life years (QALYs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale, development, and evolution of the SF-6D measure.
  • To discuss the development of SF-6D version 2 (SF-6Dv2) and its improvements.
  • To examine evolving valuation methods and international applications of SF-6D.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the development process and psychometric properties of the SF-6D.
  • Analysis of the evolution from SF-6Dv1 to SF-6Dv2.
  • Consideration of changes in valuation techniques (e.g., discrete choice experiments).

Main Results:

  • The SF-6D provides a valuable tool for generating utility values from SF-36 and SF-12 data.
  • SF-6Dv2 addresses criticisms of the original version and offers standalone utility.
  • Valuation methods have advanced, enhancing data collection efficiency and scope.

Conclusions:

  • The SF-6D and its successor, SF-6Dv2, are crucial for health economic evaluations.
  • Recommendations for use are provided, supported by psychometric evidence and reimbursement agency guidelines.