Table 11:
Quality-Adjusted Life-Year Weights
| Estimate | SD | Distribution | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient QALY | ||||
| Decrement in QALY weight due to ED visits | 0.014 | 0.0015 | TN | Church et al, 2011 (62) |
| Decrement in QALY weight due to hospitalization | 0.06 | 0.085 | TN | Ghatnekar et al, 2013 (63) |
| Decrement in QALY weight due to ICU stay | 0.108 | 0.022 | TN | Dinglas et al, 2013 (64) |
| Caregiver QALY (average of 56 years old) | ||||
| QALY weight without caregiving | 0.92 | 0.07 | TN | Mittmann et al, 1999 (65) |
| Decrement in QALY weight due to caregiving | 0.062 | 0.024 | TN | Davidson et al, 2008 (66) |
| Decrement in QALY weight of not having a break from caregiving | 0.006 | 0.009 | TN | Davidson et al, 2008 (66) |
| Decrement in QALY weight due to mild depression during bereavement | 0.103 | 0.037 | TN | Mann et al, 2009 (67) |
Abbreviations: ED, emergency department; ICU, intensive care unit; QALY, quality-adjusted life-year; SD, standard deviation; TN, truncated normal.