Table 3 Treatment characteristics for Discrete Choice experiment
Characteristics | Positive pole (+) | Negative pole (-) |
|---|---|---|
Life expectancy | Maximal increase | Moderate increase |
Long term side-effects | Improbable (<20% of patients) | Possible (≥20% of patients) |
Flexibility of dosing | Max. 3 tablets/day | ≥4 tablets/day |
Physical quality of life | Diarrhea, nausea less frequent | Diarrhea, nausea more frequent |
Emotional quality of life | Disease not obvious for others | Disease obvious for others |
Social quality of life | Participation in social life possible | Participation in social life restricted |