Director of H E R U
- About
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- Email Address
- m.ryan@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 437184
- Office Address
Health Economics Research Unit
Foresterhill, Polwarth Building
Aberdeen AB25 2ZD
- School/Department
- School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition
Biography
Mandy is the Director of the Health Economics Research Unit. She joined HERU in 1987 after graduating from the University of Leicester with a BA (Hons) in Economics and the University of York with an MSc in Health Economics. In 1995, she graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a PhD in Economics concerned with the application of contingent valuation and discrete choice experiments (DCEs) in health economics. In 1997, Mandy was awarded a five-year Medical Research Council Non-Clinical Senior Fellowship to develop and apply DCEs in healthcare. In 2002, she was awarded a Personal Chair in Health Economics by the University of Aberdeen and in 2006 she was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. She took up the Directorship of HERU in April 2013.
Mandy's research interests focus on taking a person-centred approach to valuation in health economics. She is known for her work challenging the clinical approach to valuation that is often adopted by health economists and for developing alternative person-centred approaches. She introduced DCEs into health economics in the early 1990s and her research has applied DCEs in a wide range of contexts to take account of the user preferences in the delivery of healthcare.
Qualifications
- BA Economics1986 - University of Leicester
- MSc Health Economics1987 - University of York
- PhD Economics1995 - University of Aberdeen
- Research
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Research Overview
Mandy's research interests focus on taking a person-centred approach to valuation in health economics. She is known for her work challenging the clinical approach to valuation that is often adopted by health economists and for developing alternative person-centred approaches. She introduced discrete choice experiments (DCEs) into health economics in the early 1990s and her research has applied DCEs in a wide range of contexts.
Research Areas
Accepting PhDs
I am currently accepting PhDs in Applied Health Sciences, Economics.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your research ideas further.
Applied Health Sciences
Accepting PhDsEconomics
Accepting PhDsResearch Specialisms
- Applied Economics
- Health Policy
- Health and Welfare
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Current Research
Mandy is currently applying DCEs to address a range of policy questions, including: informing shared decision making (developing a Decision Aid Tool); investigating if Scotland should provide Whole Genomic Sequencing for the diagnosis of rare diseases; professional preferences for referral to Intensive Care Units; women's preferences for treatment of metastatic breast cancer; preferences for allocation of time following a breast cancer diagnosis; and preferences for government responses to a pandemic.
Mandy also conducts methodological work to inform future practice for the design and analysis of DCEs. Current research interests include: using eye-tracking methods to understand how individuals respond to DCEs; experiments to explore the external validity of DCEs (do individuals behave in reality as they state in hypothetical surveys); and understanding how best to include the cost attribute in DCEs.
Supervision
Abbott M. An economic evaluation of genomic sequencing for the diagnosis of rare conditions in Scotland. University of Aberdeen, 2020-
Turner A. Discrete choice experiments in medical education: the role of management, health economics and research, University of Pretoria, 2019-
Gao N. The gift of time: how do I use it and how should I use it? Time allocation following a breast cancer diagnosis, University of Aberdeen, 2017-
Sakowsky R. Our values or mine? A philosophical and empirical critique of deliberative and stated preference elicitation techniques in health economics. Awarded January 2020, University of Aberdeen.
Chua G. Testing the external validity of discrete choice experiments – an application to pharmacy. Awarded 2018, University of Aberdeen.
Heidenreich S. Do I care or do I not? - An empirical assessment of decision heuristics in discrete choice. Awarded 2016, University of Aberdeen.
Hernandez R. Broadening the valuation space in health technology assessment: the case of monitoring individuals with ocular hypertension. Awarded 2016, University of Aberdeen.
Guda A. Health insurance demand analysis amongst formal sector employees in Ethiopia: a discrete choice experiment, Awarded 2014, University of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Trinity College Dublin.
Kenter J. Implementing the ecosystems approach through linking deliberative monetary valuation and participatory systems modelling. Awarded 2014, University of Aberdeen.
Scotland G. Valuing outcomes in economic evaluations of maternal and reproductive health care interventions. Awarded 2012, University of Aberdeen
Mentzakis E. Economic issues of informal care: valuation and determinants. Awarded 2008, University of Aberdeen.
Regier D. Bayesian approaches to discrete choice experiments within a cost benefit framework: an application to genetic testing. Awarded 2008, University of Aberdeen.
Tinelli M. Developing and applying discrete choice experiments (DCEs) to inform pharmacy policy. Awarded 2008, University of Aberdeen.
Porteous T. How do people choose between self-care, supported self-care and GP consultations in minor illness? Awarded 2007, University of Aberdeen.
Amaya-Amaya M. Complexity and non-compensatory behaviour: an empirical investigation in health economics using choice experiments. Awarded 2005, University of Aberdeen.
Gerard K. Economic aspects of consumer involvement in health care benefit assessment. Awarded 2005, University of Southampton.
Jareinpituk S. Developing willingness to pay and a prepayment oral care plan: an application to pre-school children in Thailand. Awarded 2003, University College London.
McIntosh E. Using discrete choice experiments within economic evaluations. Awarded 2003, University of Aberdeen.
Hundley V. Determining success in the provision of maternity care. Awarded 2001, University of Aberdeen
San Miguel F. Testing the assumptions of completeness, stability and rationality of preferences in health economics using discrete choice experiments. Awarded 2001, University of Aberdeen.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
Mandy contributes to the delivery of our annual DCE course: Using Discrete Choice Experiments in Health Economics
- Publications
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The authors' reply to Koeser and McCrone: "on the use and interpretation of quantile regression in quality-of-life research"
Pharmacoeconomics, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 229-230Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40273-013-0114-x
Rural clinician scarcity and job preferences of doctors and nurses in India: a discrete choice experiment
PloS ONE, vol. 8, no. 12, e82984Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0082984
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3598/1/Rural_clinician.pdf
For more than love or money: Attitudes of student and in-service health workers towards rural service in India
Human Resources for Health, vol. 11, no. 1, 58Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4491-11-58
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/11257/1/1478_4491_11_58.pdf
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Valuing benefits to inform a clincial trial in pharmacy: do differences in utility measures at baseline affect the effectiveness of the intervention?
Pharmacoeconomics, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 163-171Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40273-012-0012-7
Preferences for managing symptoms of differing severity: A discrete choice experiment
Value in Health, vol. 15, no. 8, pp. 1069-1076Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2012.06.013
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2602/1/AURA_VIH2012.pdf
Valuing informal care experience: does choice of measure matter?
Social Indicators Research, vol. 108, no. 1, pp. 169-184Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-011-9873-y
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Involving the public in priority setting: a case study using discrete choice experiments
Journal of Public Health, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 253-260Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdr102
Surveillance for ocular hypertension: an evidence synthesis and economic evaluation
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 16, no. 29, pp. 1-272Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta16290
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3219/1/Burr_2012.pdf
Which experiences of health care delivery matter to service users and why?: A critical interpretive synthesis and conceptual map
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 70-78Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing discrete choice experiments in health economics
The Elgar Companion to Health Economics. Jones, A. M. (ed.). 2 edition. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, pp. 437-446, 10 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: Chapters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9780857938138
Using discrete choice experiments to value informal care tasks: exploring preference heterogeneity
Health Economics, vol. 20, no. 8, pp. 930-944Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.1656
Taking conjoint analysis to task
Value in Health, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 401-402Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jval.2011.04.001
Using discrete choice experiments to inform randomised controlled trials: an application to chronic low back pain management in primary care
European Journal of Pain, vol. 15, no. 5, pp. 531.e1-531.e10Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpain.2010.10.008
Systematic review of long-term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in adults
Obesity Reviews, vol. 10, no. 6, pp. 627-638Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2009.00641.x
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/781/1/Brown%25202009.pdf
Patients' preferences for an increased pharmacist role in the management of drug therapy
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, vol. 17, no. 5, pp. 275-282Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1211/ijpp.17.05.0004
Who cares and how much: exploring the determinants of co-residential informal care
Review of Economics of the Household, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 283-303Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11150-009-9050-0
Bayesian and classical estimation of mixed logit: An application to genetic testing
Journal of Health Economics, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 598-610Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhealeco.2008.11.003
Comparing welfare estimates from payment card contingent valuation and discrete choice experiments
Health Economics, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 389-401Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.1364
Rationalising the 'irrational': a think aloud study of discrete choice experiment responses
Health Economics, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 321-336Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.1369
Using discrete choice experiments to go beyond clinical outcomes when evaluating clinical practice
Using Discrete Choice Experiments to Value Health and Health Care. Ryan, M., Gerard, K., Amaya-Amaya, M. (eds.). Springer, pp. 101-116, 15 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersSearching for a threshold - Not so NICE...
Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 190-191Contributions to Journals: Letters- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1258/135581907781543058
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Exploring preference anomalies in double bounded contingent valuation
Journal of Health Economics, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 463-482Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JHEALECO.2006.10.009
Preferences for self-care or consulting a health professional for minor illness: A discrete choice experiment
British Journal of General Practice, vol. 56, no. 533, pp. 911-917Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Preferences for self-care or professional advice for minor illness: a discrete choice experiment
The British Journal of General Practice, vol. 56, no. 533, pp. 911-917Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing discrete choice experiments to estimate a preference-based measure of outcome - An application to social care for older people
Journal of Health Economics, vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 927-944Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhealeco.2006.01.001
Women’s preferences for cervical cancer screening: A study using a discrete choice experiment
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 344-350Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0266462306051245
Using discrete choice experiments to go beyond clinical outcomes when evaluating clinical practice
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 328-338Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2005.00539.x
Modelling non-demanders in discrete choice experiments
Health Economics, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 397-402Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.821
Transepithelial resistance and inulin permeability as endpoints in in vitro nephrotoxicity testing
ATLA-Alternatives to Laboratory Animals, vol. 30, pp. 53-59Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing discrete choice experiments to evaluate alternative electronic prescribing systems
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, vol. 10, pp. 191-200Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing conjoint analysis to elicit preferences for health care
British Medical Journal, vol. 320, pp. 1530-1533Contributions to Journals: ArticlesUsing conjoint analysis to take account of patient preferences and go beyond health outcomes: An application to in vitro fertilization
Social Science and Medicine, vol. 48, no. 4, pp. 535-546Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0277-9536(98)00374-8
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Caring for People with Learning Difficulties in Scotland: Comparative Costs
British Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 57-61Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.1994.tb00116.x
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The way to economic prescribing
Health Policy, vol. 25, no. 1-2, pp. 25-38Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-8510(93)90100-4
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Scottish general practitioners' attitudes and knowledge in respect of prescribing costs
British Medical Journal, vol. 300, no. 6735, pp. 1316-1318Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
General practice computing in Scotland
British Medical Journal, vol. 300, no. 6718, pp. 170-172Contributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.300.6718.170
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