Framework for Patient Experience Value Elements in Rare Disease: A Case Study Demonstrating the Applicability of Combined Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

R. Brett McQueen (), Nicholas D. Mendola, Ivett Jakab, Jeffrey Bennett, Kavita V. Nair, Bertalan Németh, András Inotai and Zoltán Kaló
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R. Brett McQueen: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Nicholas D. Mendola: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Ivett Jakab: Syreon Research Institute
Jeffrey Bennett: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Kavita V. Nair: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Bertalan Németh: Syreon Research Institute
András Inotai: Syreon Research Institute
Zoltán Kaló: Syreon Research Institute

PharmacoEconomics - Open, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, No 5, 217-228

Abstract: Abstract Background and Objective Several novel methods have been suggested to extend a conventional value assessment to capture a more comprehensive perspective of value from a patient perspective. The objective of this research was to demonstrate a framework for implementing a combined qualitative and quantitative method to elicit and prioritize patient experience value elements in rare diseases. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder was used as a case study. Methods The method for eliciting and prioritizing patient experience value elements involved a three-step process: (1) collecting potential patient experience value elements from existing literature sources followed by deliberation by a multi-stakeholder research team; (2) a pre-workshop webinar and survey to identify additional patient-reported value elements; and (3) a workshop to discuss, prioritize the value elements using a swing weighting method. Outcomes were prioritized value elements with normalized weights for patients considering a treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Results A literature review and deliberation resulted in the following initial value elements: ability to reach important personal milestones, patient’s financial burden, value of hope/balance or timing of risks and benefits, Uncertainty about long-term benefits and safety of the treatment, Patient empowerment through therapeutic advancement and technology, Caregiver/family’s financial burden, patient experience related to treatment regimen, Therapeutic options, and Caregiver/family’s quality of life. Eight patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder participated in the case study. In the online survey, participants found the nine proposed patient experience value elements both understandable and important with no additions. During the workshop, ‘Uncertainty about long-term benefits and safety,’ ‘Patient experience related to treatment regimen,’ and ‘Patient’s financial burden’ were found to be the most important patient experience value elements, with a respective weight of 25%, 19.2%, and 14.4% (out of total 100%). Conclusions This case study provides a framework for eliciting and prioritizing patient experience value elements using direct patient input. Although elements/weights may differ by disease, and even in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, additional research is needed, value frameworks, researchers, and manufacturers can use this practical method to generate patient experience value elements and evaluate their impact on treatment selection.

Date: 2023
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