Application of Multidimensional Utility Theory in Determining Optimal Test-Treatment Strategies for Streptococcal Sore Throat and Rheumatic Fever.
Abstract
In most decision problems there is a need to consider both multiple objective function and uncertainty. Von Neumann-Morganstern utility theory offers a rigorous methodology for defining objectives under uncertainty, and there is nothing in the theory which precludes construction and use of multiple criteria utility functions. For some types of problems feasible methods now exist for overcoming the severe practical problems of assessing such functions. This paper describes the analysis of a medical problem, the determination of optimal test and treatment strategies for streptococcal sore throat and rheumatic fever, in which the formulation, verification, and assessment of a multidimensional utility function was a critical part of the analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA003322
Entities
People
- Thomas C. Peebles
- William C. Giauque
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School