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Utility

A preference-based measure of health-related quality of life, anchored at 0 (death) and 1 (perfect health).

Definition

Utility values, also called health state utility values or HRQoL weights, are used to quality-adjust life years in QALY calculations. Values are typically between 0 (equivalent to death) and 1 (full health), though some states may be valued worse than death (negative values). Common instruments for measuring utility include the EQ-5D, SF-6D, and HUI.

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Published
4/26/2026
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