Validation and comparison of the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L instruments in Greece

John N. Yfantopoulos () and Athanasios E. Chantzaras
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John N. Yfantopoulos: University of Athens
Athanasios E. Chantzaras: University of Athens

The European Journal of Health Economics, 2017, vol. 18, issue 4, No 10, 519-531

Abstract: Abstract Purpose To validate and compare the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-3L with the EQ-5D-5L classification systems in Greece. Methods Participants (n = 2279) over 40 years old, sampled from the greater area of Athens using a multistage stratified quota sampling method, completed both EQ-5D versions, while information was also collected on socio-demographics and health-related characteristics. The EQ-5D-5L and EQ-5D-3L were evaluated in terms of agreement, ceiling effects, redistribution and inconsistency, informativity, and convergent and known-groups validity. Results The agreement between the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L was high (ICC = 0.85). Ceiling effects decreased significantly in the EQ-5D-5L in all domains (P

Keywords: EQ-5D; Health-related quality of life; Psychometrics; Validity; Greece (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I10 I19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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