Working Group | EQ-5D in Younger Populations

Objectives:

To develop EQ-5D instruments suitable for use in younger populations of various age ranges. This includes the validation of the EQ-5D-Y in younger age groups (using the proxy version).
To promote research to explore the validity of the EQ-5D-Y as a measure of health status in younger populations.
To work closely with the Valuation WG in developing a work programme for the valuation of EQ-5D-Y states.
To promote research in the field of application studies. This might include studies comparing EQ-5D-Y to other instruments and undertaking basic research in paediatric disease areas.
To develop and to test possible bolt-ons and bolt-offs (with regard to the self-care dimension) for the EQ-5D-Y in close co-operation with the Valuation Methodology WG.
To update the user guide for the 5-level Youth version.

Chair:

Michael Herdman

Members:

Michael Herdman

Elly Stolk

Nancy Devlin

Simone Kreimeier

Janine Verstraete

Bram Roudijk

“EuroQol consists of a large global network of experts, from a wide range of academic disciplines and countries/regions, who are committed to ongoing research on the EQ-5D family of instruments.”

“EuroQol is a registered not-for-profit organization.”

“EuroQol invests all income into EQ-5D research, education and user support.”

“EuroQol, the developer of the EQ-5D, is expert led.”

“EuroQol is the single organization that manages the distribution and licensing of the EQ-5D family of instruments worldwide.”