What is EQ-5D-5L?

What is EQ-5D-5L?

“EQ-5D – a valid and reliable family of questionnaires (EQ-5D-5L, EQ-5D-3L, EQ-5D-Y) to describe and value health.” “ EQ-5D is flexible | EQ-5D is available in electronic and paper formats as self-report, interviewer-based and proxy versions.”

Is EQ-5D available in paper format?

“ EQ-5D is flexible | EQ-5D is available in electronic and paper formats as self-report, interviewer-based and proxy versions.”

Is EQ-5D suitable for children and adolescents?

“ EQ-5D is flexible | A dedicated youth version is available for children and adolescents (EQ-5D-Y).”

What is an EQ-5D value set?

EQ-5D value sets are created by conducting a valuation study. In an EQ-5D valuation study, respondents (often members of the general public) are asked to indicate how good or bad some of the EQ-5D health states are. The answers are then combined into a statistical model, with which the value set is created.