Table 1 Description of factors and levels used in the discrete choice experiment
Factor | Description | Levels |
|---|---|---|
Pain Efficacy | What the pain can be reduced to (from 9/10) | 1, 3, 4, 7 |
Mode of action | How the medication works | Quick pain relief (Base) |
Slow Osteoarthritis | ||
Dose frequency | How often taken per day | 1, 3 (Base) |
Treatment Schedule | How regularly taken | When needed (Base) |
Daily | ||
Cost | Cost to YOU every month | $AUS 5, 20, 35 50 |
Prescription | Prescription/purchase restrictions | Yes: (pharmacy with prescription) |
No: (pharmacy, health food store or supermarket without prescription) (Base) | ||
Side effects | Possible side effects of the medication | No side effects (Base) |
Drowsy/constipated | ||
Heartburn/reflux, stomach ulcers | ||
High blood pressure, heart/kidney/liver problems |