Health-related Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-5L: normative utility scores in a Dutch female population.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Normative utility scores represent the health related quality of life of the general population, are of utmost importance in cost-effectiveness studies and should reflect relevant sexes and age groups. The aim of this study was to estimate EQ-5D-5L normative utility scores in a population of Dutch females, stratified by age, and to compare these scores to those of female populations of three other countries.

Methods

Dutch women completed the EQ-5D-5L online between January and July 2020. Mean normative utilities were computed using the Dutch EQ-5D-5L value set, stratified by age, tested for differences using the Kruskall-Wallis test, and compared to normative utility scores of female populations elsewhere. Additionally, to support the use of the Dutch EQ-5D-5L data i

SUBMITTER: Clarijs ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584237 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature