Predictors of problems reported on the EQ-5D-3L dimensions among people with impaired vision in northern Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The EQ-5D index often fails to detect the effect of ophthalmic diseases and sight loss. Investigating predictors of individual EQ-5D health dimensions might reveal the underlying reasons. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of health dimension ratings obtained with the EQ-5D-3L from participants with impaired vision representing a spectrum of eye diseases.

Methods

Observational cross-sectional study with participants recruited at four public hospitals in Portugal. Outpatients with visual acuity of 0.30 logMAR(6/12) or worse in the better-seeing eye were invited to participate. Participants completed two instruments: the EQ-5D-3L (measures participants' perceived health-related quality-of-life) and the Massof Activity Inventory (measures visual abil

SUBMITTER: Macedo AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450368 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature