Early sustained remission in patient- reported outcomes among primary care patients with major depressive disorder

current health state was 0.74 (possible utility scores range from 0 to 1). Current health ratings were significantly correlated with inattentive, hyperactive, and overall symptoms of ADHD (0.37, 0.36, and 0.40; p < 0.05). SG ratings of hypothetical health states ranged from 0.48 (severe untreated ADHD) to 0.88 (effective, tolerable atomoxetine treatment). Comparisons between health states found expected differences between untreated mild, moderate, and severe ADHD health states. When both treatments were effective and tolerable, parents preferred atomoxetine to stimulants (p < 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: SG ratings of current health demonstrated construct validity through significant correlations with ADHD symptoms. Statistical comparisons revealed significant differences between treatment-related health states. In sum, parent SG interviews appear to be a valid method for obtaining utility scores that can be used in costeffectiveness models of ADHD treatment.