Assessment of health-related quality of life in individuals with depressive symptoms: validity and responsiveness of the EQ-5D-3L and the SF-6D.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The EQ-5D and the SF-6D are examples of commonly used generic preference-based instruments for assessing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, their suitability for mental disorders has been repeatedly questioned.

Objective

To assess the responsiveness and convergent validity of the EQ-5D-3L and SF-6D in patients with depressive symptoms.

Methods

The data analyzed were from cardiac patients with depressive symptoms and were collected as part of the SPIRR-CAD (Stepwise Psychotherapy Intervention for Reducing Risk in Coronary Artery Disease) trial. The EQ-5D-3L and SF-6D were compared with the HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) and PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) as disease-specific instruments. Convergent validity was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Stolz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10533591 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature