Quality Adjusted Life Years evaluates interventions in _____ rather than _____.
a. dollars; years
b. utility; dollars
c. years; dollars
d. dollars; utility
The correct answer is c. years; dollars
Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) evaluates interventions in years rather than dollars. QALYs measure the quality and quantity of life gained from a particular intervention or treatment. It considers not only the increased lifespan but also takes into account the quality of life during that time. QALYs assign a numerical value to different health states and calculate the overall value based on the length of time spent in each health state. By focusing on years gained rather than dollars spent, QALYs provide a standardized and comparative measure of the impact of different interventions on people's health.