Preference epidemiology is an emerging field that examines how individual values, preferences, and perceptions influence health-related choices, particularly in contexts involving complex trade-offs between benefits, burdens, risks and harms. This commentary introduces the concept of preference epidemiology, exploring its significance in shaping patient-centered healthcare policies and communication strategies. By systematically capturing the diversity in individual decision-making processes, preference epidemiology aims to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and public understanding, promoting more effective health interventions and shared decision-making frameworks with patients.
Introducing Preference Epidemiology: Improving Patient-Centered Approaches in Health Decision-Making
Spitale G., Germani F., Biller-Andorno N. (2025) International Journal of Public Health 70 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608617
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Spitale, G., Germani, F., & Biller-Andorno, N. (2025). Introducing Preference Epidemiology: Improving Patient-Centered Approaches in Health Decision-Making. International Journal of Public Health, 70. https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2025.1608617
@article{spitale2025introducing,
author = {Spitale, G. and Germani, F. and Biller-Andorno, N.},
title = {{Introducing Preference Epidemiology: Improving Patient-Centered Approaches in Health Decision-Making}},
journal = {International Journal of Public Health},
year = {2025},
volume = {70},
doi = {10.3389/ijph.2025.1608617}
}Published in
International Journal of Public Health
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2025
DOI
10.3389/ijph.2025.1608617
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