EQ-5D-5L Portuguese population norms.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The EQ-5D-5L is a generic preference-based quality-of-life measure for which the corresponding Portuguese population value set was only recently developed. This study sought to establish EQ-5D-5L population norms for Portugal and to identify significant relationships with sociodemographic variables.

Methods

The research was based on a representative sample of Portugal's general population (n = 1006) aged 18 or older. The sample was stratified by gender, age group, and geographical region. The respondents were interviewed by telephone and asked to value their own state of health using both the EQ-5D-5L description system and the EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ VAS).

Results

The estimated mean EQ-5D-5L index for Portugal's general population is 0.887 (stand

SUBMITTER: Ferreira PL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838350 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature