Performance of the Experimental EuroQol Toddler and Infant Populations (EQ-TIPS) and PedsQL in Infants and Toddlers with a Health Condition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health-related quality of life measurement in infants and toddlers is increasingly important, but generic preference-weighted instruments lack evidence. This study compared the experimental EuroQol Toddler and Infant Populations (EQ-TIPS) and PedsQL in children 0 to 4 years.

Methods

EQ-TIPS-3L v2.0 and PedsQL response distributions were compared by frequency. Item and dimension/summary score associations were computed using Pearson and intra-class correlation coefficient. Age and severity groups (EQ VAS ≥80) were compared with Mann-Whitney U tests.

Results

Cross-sectional data from 260 children were analyzed: 0 to 24 months (n = 111) and 2 to 4 years (n = 149). Most caregivers were mothers, spending significantly more time (≥10 hours) with younger children

SUBMITTER: Verstraete J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12629638 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature