EQ-5D Portuguese population norms

Ferreira, Lara Noronha; Ferreira, Pedro Lopes; Pereira, Luìs Nobre; Oppe, Mark

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“…Although our sample did not include individuals aged 18-29 years, we observed that HRQoL decreases with age, reflecting the same trend observed in other studies. Our results indicate that men [1,12,17,23], younger people [1,23,30], people with a higher level of education [1,19,30], single people [30], people who practice physical activity and people with less time elapsed since T2DM diagnosis scored higher in the EQ-5D-3L and in the EQ-VAS.…”

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confidence: 65%

“…"Extreme problems" were also found in these dimensions. This group of individuals with T2DM clearly valued the psychological dimensions over the physical dimensions [12,23], as these possibly have a greater impact on their lives.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…More recently, the value system and the normative data of the EQ-5D-3L were established for the Portuguese population [22,23].…”

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Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-3L in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Cardoso¹

2016

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The daily experience with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has significant adverse effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). HRQoL assessment is essential for measuring the impact of the disease on the patient and selecting individualized strategies. Generic measures for assessing HRQoL are very useful because, unlike specific measurement instruments, they allow for the comparison with other instruments. The EQ-5D-3L is a generic measure and it describes HRQoL in five dimensions; mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression, with three levels each. In Portugal, studies using the EQ-5D-3L as a generic measure to assess HRQoL in diabetic patients are scarce.Objective: To assess HRQoL in individuals with T2DM using the Portuguese version of the EQ-5D-3L.Methodology: An accidental sample of patients with T2DM (n=437) was selected at Family Health Units and healthcare centers in Coimbra, Portugal, between January 2013 and January 2014. The EQ-5D-3L was applied in interviews. The EQ-5D-3L score was calculated based on the answers to the five dimensions and the value system for the Portuguese population.Results: In this sample, 100% of the participants answered the EQ-5D-3L. The HRQoL score was 0.6772 in the EQ-5D-3L and 64.85 in the EQ-VAS. The most frequent answers to the five dimensions were no problems or some problems. The mean score of the EQ-5D-3L was significantly associated with age, male gender, high level of education, having an occupation, practicing physical activity, being single and having been diagnosed with T2DM for less time. The Cronbach alpha's value was 0.674, confirming an acceptable internal consistency. Conclusion:HRQoL levels in individuals with T2DM are lower than the national average and vary depending on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. The EQ-5D-3L is a reliable instrument that can be used to assess the quality of life of diabetic patients and contribute to assess the patients' overall health status, adding data from the subjective dimension of self-care management.

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Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-3L in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Cardoso¹

2016

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“…Multimorbidity was defined as the coexistence of two or more of these self-reported chronic diseases. 17 Health-related quality of life was assessed using the European Quality of Life questionnaire with five dimensions and three levels (EQ-5D-3L), 18,19 for which a higher score corresponds to a higher quality of life. Physical function was evaluated using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ; ranging from 0 to 3, with a higher score representing worse functional ability).…”

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Challenges of Ageing in Portugal: Data from the EpiDoC Cohort

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RESUMOIntrodução: A esperança de vida está a aumentar em Portugal, contudo desconhece-se o estado de saúde dos idosos. Pretende-se determinar a prevalência de multimorbilidade, caracterizar estilos de vida e outros fatores relacionados com a saúde dos idosos. Material e Métodos: Efetuou-se uma avaliação transversal a 2393 adultos com 65 ou mais anos de idade, da coorte EpiDoC que é constituída por uma amostra representativa da população portuguesa. Os inquiridos responderam a um questionário estruturado através de uma entrevista telefónica, tendo-se recolhido dados socioeconómicos demográficos, estilo de vida, doenças crónicas e consumo de recursos em saúde. Análise de clusters foi realizada para a identificação de padrões alimentares. Efetuou-se análise descritiva e analítica para estimar a prevalência de multimorbilidade e fatores associados. ABSTRACT Introduction: Portuguese adults have a long lifespan, but it is unclear whether they live a healthy life in their final years. We aimed to determine the prevalence of multimorbidity and characterize lifestyle and other health outcomes among older Portuguese adults. Material and Methods:We performed a cross-sectional evaluation of 2393 adults, aged 65 and older, during the second wave of follow-up of the EpiDoC cohort, a population-based study involving long-term follow-up of a representative sample of the Portuguese population. Subjects completed a structured questionnaire during a telephone interview. Socioeconomic, demographic, lifestyle behaviours, chronic diseases, and health resources consumption were assessed. Cluster analysis was done to identify dietary patterns. Descriptive and analytic analysis was performed to estimate multimorbidity prevalence and its associated factors. Results: Multimorbidity prevalence among older adults was 78.3%, increased with age strata (72.8% for 65 -69 years to 83.4% for ≥ 80 years), and was highest in Azores (84.9%) and Alentejo (83.6%). The most common chronic diseases were hypertension (57.3%), rheumatic disease (51.9%), hypercholesterolemia (49.4%), and diabetes (22.7%). Depression symptoms were frequent (11.8%) and highest in the oldest strata. The mean health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-3L) score was 0.59 ± 0.38. Hospitalization in the previous 12 months was reported by 25.8% of individuals. Overall, 66.6% of older adults were physically inactive. 'Fruit and vegetables dietary pattern' was followed by 85.4% of individuals; however, regional inequalities were found (69% in Azores). Obesity prevalence was 22.3% overall and was highest among Azoreans (33%). Conclusion:The high prevalence of multimorbidity, combined with unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, suggests that the elderly population constitutes a vulnerable group warranting dedicated intervention.

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“…Diversos instrumentos são utilizados para avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de maneira global, como, por exemplo, o questionário SF-36 61 e o questionário EQ-5D ™ 62 . O câncer é uma das aplicações de doenças específicas mais frequentes do EQ-5D ™ , e tem a vantagem da fácil aplicação e compreensão, além da possibilidade de aplicação por via telefônica 63 .…”

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EQ-5D Portuguese population norms

Cited by 98 publications

References 21 publications

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-3L in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life using the EQ-5D-3L in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Challenges of Ageing in Portugal: Data from the EpiDoC Cohort

Avaliação dos fatores de risco para morbimortalidade após cirurgia abdominal em pacientes oncológicos

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