Measurement properties of the EQ-5D in children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the EQ-5D instruments have been initially designed for adult populations, there are new studies evaluating and applying these instruments to children and adolescents. The EuroQol Group adapted and created two versions designed for these groups, i.e., the EQ-5D-Y versions. The measurement properties of the EQ-5D have been systematically reviewed in different health conditions. However, there is a lack of a proper systematic assessment including the studies' risk of bias and focusing on recent studies assessing the EQ-5D instruments in children and adolescents. The lack of a systematic assessment of the EQ-5D versions does not allow us to have a comprehensive evaluation of the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of these instruments among children and adoles

SUBMITTER: do Espirito Santo CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768350 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature