Background Assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among persons with dementia poses several challenges due to cognitive decline and limited perception. As a result, proxy ratings by family members or health professionals are used.
Bernhard Michalowsky +4 more
doaj +1 more source
The validity of the EQ-5D-3L items: An investigation with type 2 diabetes patients from six European countries [PDF]
Background: Most previous studies concerning the validity of the EQ-5D-3L items refer to applications of only a single language version of the EQ-5D-3L in only one country. Therefore, there is little information concerning the extent to which the results
A Faridah +43 more
core +6 more sources
Where’s WALY? : A proof of concept study of the ‘wellbeing adjusted life year’ using secondary analysis of cross-sectional survey data [PDF]
Background The Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) is a measure that combines life extension and health improvement in a single score, reflecting preferences around different types of health gain.
A Appels +50 more
core +3 more sources
Comparing responsiveness of the EQ-5D-5L, EQ-5D-3L and EQ VAS in stroke patients [PDF]
Aims: To date, evidence to support the construct validity of the EQ-5D-5L has primarily focused on cross-sectional data. The aims of this study were to examine the responsiveness of EQ-5D-5L in patients with stroke and to compare it with responsiveness ...
Buczek, J. (Julia) +6 more
core +3 more sources
Estimating an EQ-5D-3L Value Set for Romania Using Time Trade-Off [PDF]
Objective: To provide health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data to support health technology assessment (HTA) and reimbursement decisions in Romania, by developing a country-specific value set for the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire. Methods: We used the cTTO method to elicit health state values using a computer-assisted personal interviewing approach ...
Marian Sorin Paveliu +6 more
openaire +3 more sources
Condition-specific or generic preference-based measures in oncology? A comparison of the EORTC-8D and the EQ-5D-3L. [PDF]
PURPOSE: It has been argued that generic health-related quality of life measures are not sensitive to certain disease-specific improvements; condition-specific preference-based measures may offer a better alternative.
A Schrag +53 more
core +4 more sources
A comparison of four different approaches to measuring health utility in depressed patients. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: A variety of instruments are used to measure health related quality of life. Few data exist on the performance and agreement of different instruments in a depressed population.
Campbell, J +4 more
core +1 more source
EQ-5D-3L Population Norms for Trinidad and Tobago
Objective Quality of life measures are increasingly being used in clinical practice and in research. Internationally EQ-5D is the most commonly used generic health related quality of life instrument. The EQ-5D system comprises five dimensions: mobility,
Henry H. Bailey
doaj
Physiotherapists have accurate expectations of their patients’ future health-related quality of life after first assessment in a subacute rehabilitation setting [PDF]
Background. Expectations held by health professionals and their patients are likely to affect treatment choices in subacute inpatient rehabilitation settings for older adults.
Haines, Terry P +3 more
core +5 more sources
EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L proxy report: psychometric performance and agreement with self-report
Background Self-report is the standard for measuring people’s health-related quality of life (HRQoL), including children. However, in certain circumstances children cannot report their own health.
Titi Sahidah Fitriana +3 more
doaj +1 more source

