Journal article

The value of genomic sequencing in complex pediatric neurological disorders: a discrete choice experiment

I Goranitis, S Best, Z Stark, T Boughtwood, J Christodoulou

Genetics in Medicine | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | Published : 2021

Abstract

Purpose: To estimate the value of genomic sequencing for complex pediatric neurological disorders of suspected genetic origin. Methods: A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was undertaken to elicit societal preferences and values. A Bayesian D-efficient and explicit partial profile design was used. The design included 72 choice tasks, split across six blocks, with eight attributes (three overlapping per choice task) and three alternatives. Choice data were analyzed using a panel error component mixed logit model and a latent class model. Preference heterogeneity according to personal socioeconomic, demographic, and attitudinal characteristics was explored using linear and fractional logistic r..

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Grants

Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

Australian Genomics Health Alliance is funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant (grant reference number 1113531) and the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The research conducted at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute was supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program. This work represents independent research and the views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHMRC or MRFF.