Table 1
An example of a discrete choice study
| Scenario 1 | Exercise option A | Exercise option B |
|---|---|---|
| Out of pocket cost ($ per session) | $100 | $5 |
| Is transport provided | No transport is provided; you need to provide your own | No need for transport |
| Travel time | About 45 min | 5 min or less |
| Type of exercise | Combination of different types of exercise (balance and strength training), | Yoga |
| How often do you exercise per week? | 1×/week | 1×/week |
| Time per day | 30 min | 10 min or less |
| Improvement in the ease with which you can undertake daily tasks at home (daily tasks at home include bathing, dressing, preparing meals and cleaning the house) | 10% | 30% |
| Improvement in the ability to leave the house to undertake tasks or socialise (Tasks include shopping, banking, walking outdoors, using public transport) | 30% | 60% |
| Falls risk reduction On average, 30 of 100 older people fall at least once each year. Exercise can reduce the number of people who fall to... | 20 of 100 | 10 of 100 |
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Which would you choose? □Prefer option A □Prefer option B.
