Using the SF-6D to measure the impact of alcohol dependence on health-related quality of life

摘要: Alcohol dependence not only reduces life expectancy, but also causes considerable loss of quality the dependents and persons around those with alcohol dependence. This article presents new evidence on impact health-related in Spain. Three samples were recruited: 150 alcoholics 64 family members alcoholics, both taken from an alcoholism treatment unit, 600 general population. We used short form 6D, a preference-based generic instrument, applying utility scores estimated for It was found that annual mean quality-adjusted years associated 0.144 0.083 their close members, respectively. becomes more notable after controlling socio economic variables higher than similar studies. Possible explanations these differences are discussed. The results this work can be applied to evaluation studies measuring benefits policies targeted at reducing prevalence