Measuring Public Preferences for Statin Therapy Using the Smallest Worthwhile Difference

JAMA Internal Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yan Luo, Hiroshi Kawakami, Satoshi Funada, Shoma Ozawa, Ethan Sahker, Kenji Omae, Kazumichi Yamamoto, O Y Yamaguchi, Aran Tajika, Toshi A. Furukawa
DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.7958
Cited by: 10
References: 6

Abstract

This survey study uses the smallest worthwhile difference to assess US and Japanese individuals’ willingness to take statins based on expected risk-reduction benefits and burden.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Systems Economic Evaluations Quality of Life Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Internal Medicine
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
186
Issue
4
Pages
488–488
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN