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July 20, 2026Applied Health Economics and Health PolicyOpen Access

A Review of the Application of Generic Preference-Based Instruments with Older People Across Care Settings

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KLKiri LayFlinders UniversityJCJenny ClelandFlinders UniversityJKJyoti KhadkaFlinders University

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Overview

Literature review assesses generic preference-based instruments in health and aged care, highlighting their complexities for older populations.

Key Points

  • This review examines the use of generic preference-based instruments (PBMs) to assess quality of life among older people across different care settings.
  • Systematic search of three databases for studies using PBMs with older people in health or aged care
  • 204 articles included for review
  • Analysis of the most frequently used PBMs, including EQ-5D and QOL-ACC.
  • EQ-5D was the most common PBM used, followed by QOL-ACC.
  • Most instruments were applied in either health or aged care settings, with few cross-usage observed.
  • Issues found include the relevance and appropriateness of dimensions for older populations, and challenges for self-reporting, especially for those with cognitive impairment.

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Lay et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbad58bd453d3397abffdhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-026-01060-4
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