Quality of life in community-dwelling Dutch elderly measured by EQ-5D-3L.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to evaluate health status and associated factors in community-dwelling elderly in the Netherlands.

Methods

Participants from a placebo-controlled double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted in the Netherlands were invited at the time of enrolment to participate in this study. Data were collected on comorbidities, socio-demographic background and health status, using EQ-5D-3L instrument. EQ-5D-3L summary index values (EQ-5D-indices) was derived using Dutch tariff. Regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with EQ-5D-indices and visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS).

Results

48,634 elderly (≥65 years) were included. The most frequently reported complaint was pain/discomfort (29.4%), but for the elder elderly (i.e. ≥85 years) it

SUBMITTER: Mangen MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5220621 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature