FAQS | EQ-5D-Y-5L
At present, value sets for the EQ-5D-Y-5L are not available. The use of adult EQ-5D-5L value sets to generate EQ-5D values for EQ-5D-Y-5L health states is not recommended. The EQ-5D-5L and EQ-5D-Y-5L descriptive systems differ somewhat and preferences for child health may differ from preferences for adult health, which means that a value set for…
Read MoreA mapping study has been commissioned which will allow EQ-5D-Y-5L outcomes to be mapped to existing EQ-5D-Y-3L value sets. Until the results of that study become available, it should be remembered that there are many ways of analysing EQ-5D-Y-5L data and most of them do not require the generation of EQ-5D values (i.e. utilities, or…
Read MoreThere are currently no published EQ-5D-Y-5L value sets. A protocol is currently being developed to generate EQ-5D-Y-5L value sets, and upon completion of that protocol, value sets for the Y-5L instrument will be commissioned.
Read MoreAll EQ instruments, including the EQ-5D-Y-5L are copyrighted. Without the prior written consent of the EuroQol Office, it is not permitted to alter, amend, convert, translate, publish or make available in whatever way (digital, hard-copy etc.) the EQ-5D-Y-5L and related proprietary materials.
Read MoreA considerable number of studies have shown that the EQ-5D-Y-5L is a psychometrically sound instrument which performs at least as well as the EQ-5D-Y-3L, and sometimes better. It has been approved for use by the EuroQol Research Foundation after a long period of development and testing which is described in several publications. Of course, researchers…
Read MoreDeciding whether to use the EQ-5D-Y-3L or the EQ-5D-Y-5L in any given context depends on many factors, including a study’s characteristics and aims, and the study population. The EQ-5D-Y-3L may be more appropriate in some instances, for example in younger populations, those with low literacy, or where interviewer-administration is required, as it is likely somewhat…
Read MoreIt is currently recommended to use the self-complete EQ-5D-Y-5L in children aged 8-15 years, i.e. the children should complete the questionnaire themselves. In children aged 4-7 years, researchers should consider using the proxy version of EQ-5D-Y-5L (i.e. a version in which a parent or other caregiver provides a rating of the child’s health) or an…
Read MoreThe EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L include the same dimensions (Mobility, Looking after myself, Doing Usual Activities, Having Pain or Discomfort, Feeling Worried, Sad or Unhappy) but the EQ-5D-Y-5L has five response options (or levels of severity) per dimension compared to the EQ-5D-Y-3L’s three levels. The level structure of the EQ-5D-Y-5L and the adult EQ-5D-5L are quite…
Read MoreTranslation timelines are based on multiple factors (the language, availability of source files, dependencies on other projects etc.). However, given that language versions of EuroQol instruments are produced following a very rigorous translation process, we generally operate with a default timeline of 4/5 months for new language versions. Click here for delivery timelines. A brief…
Read MoreThe self/complete version of EQ-5D-Y-5L is available in paper and digital format for several languages, with more in development. Other modes of administration (proxy and interviewer-administered versions) will be available for some of those country/language pairs, and more will be added on an on-going basis. Please check on the EuroQol website for the latest list…
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