Long-term QALY-weights among spouses of dependent and independent midlife stroke survivors

ConclusionThe QALY-weights for spouses of dependent midlife stroke survivors were significantly reduced compared to spouses of independent midlife stroke survivors. This indicates that the inclusion of spouses ’ QALYs in evaluations of early treatment and rehabilitation efforts to reduce stroke patients’ dependency would capture more of the total effect in dyads of stroke survivors.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research