EQ-5D-5L
EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level questionnaire for measuring health-related quality of life
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About This Form
The EQ-5D-5L is a standardized instrument for measuring generic health status developed by the EuroQol Group. It provides a simple, generic measure of health that is applicable to a wide range of health conditions and treatments. The questionnaire is widely used in clinical trials, health surveys, and health economic evaluations.
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Developer Information
The EQ-5D-5L was developed by the EuroQol Group, an international network of researchers dedicated to the development of health outcome measures. The 5-level version (5L) was developed and introduced in 2009 as an expansion of the original 3-level version (3L).
Copyright & Licensing
© EuroQol Research Foundation. EQ-5D™ is a trade mark of the EuroQol Research Foundation.
Administration Instructions
Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Scoring Methodology
The EQ-5D-5L uses a 5-level scale (1-5) for each of 5 dimensions: Mobility, Self-Care, Usual Activities, Pain/Discomfort, and Anxiety/Depression. The index value is calculated using country-specific value sets that convert the health state into a single utility score ranging from -0.285 to 1.000. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) rates overall health from 0 (worst imaginable) to 100 (best imaginable).
Meaningful Change Threshold
A clinically meaningful change in the EQ-5D index score is typically considered to be 0.03-0.05 points for the index utility score and 5-8 points for the VAS score. These thresholds represent minimal clinically important differences.
Score Interpretation
Understanding what your score means
severe
-0.285 - 0.4Severe health problems requiring immediate intervention
moderate
0.41 - 0.7Moderate health limitations affecting daily life
good
0.71 - 0.9Good health with minor limitations
excellent
0.91 - 1Excellent health with no significant problems
Subscales
This questionnaire measures multiple dimensions
Pain/Discomfort (1-5)
Pain and discomfort levels
Anxiety/Depression (1-5)
Psychological wellbeing
Mobility (1-5)
Walking and mobility problems
Self-Care (1-5)
Washing and dressing ability
Usual Activities (1-5)
Work, study, housework, family or leisure activities
Clinical Limitations & Considerations
The EQ-5D-5L is a generic measure and may not capture all aspects of specific diseases or conditions. Some patients may find the questionnaire too simplistic, while others may have difficulty understanding certain questions. The time frame ("today") is very short and may be sensitive to daily fluctuations in health.
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