Spillover Effects on Caregivers ’ and Family Members’ Utility: A Systematic Review of the Literature

ConclusionsThis comprehensive catalog of utilities showcases the spectrum of diseases and conditions for which caregiver and family members ’ spillover effects have been measured, and the variation in measurement methods used. In general, utilities indicated a loss in quality of life associated with being a caregiver or family member of an ill relative. Most studies reported caregiver/family member utility without any comparator, limi ting the ability to infer spillover effects. Nevertheless, these values provide a starting point for considering spillover effects in the context of CEA, opening the door for more comprehensive analyses.
Source: PharmacoEconomics - Category: Health Management Source Type: research