Table 3.
Distribution within the EQ-5D dimensions and correlation between EQ-5D utility and EQ-VAS
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Health Status | Correlation coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 919 (91.5%) | 57 (5.7%) | 25 (2.5%) | 3 (0.3%) | 0 | Status = 11,111 | 0.495*** |
| Status ≠ 11,111 | 0.539*** | ||||||
| Self-care | 989 (98.5%) | 11 (1.1%) | 4 (0.4%) | 0 | 0 | Status = 11,111 | 0.513*** |
| Status ≠ 11,111 | 0.573* | ||||||
| Usual activities | 967 (96.3%) | 25 (2.5%) | 10 (1.0%) | 0 | 25 (2.5%) | Status = 11,111 | 0.494*** |
| Status ≠ 11,111 | 0.623*** | ||||||
| Pain/discomfort | 584 (58.2%) | 274 (27.3%) | 132 (13.1%) | 12 (1.2%) | 2 (0.2%) | Status = 11,111 | 0.211*** |
| Status ≠ 11,111 | 0.493*** | ||||||
| Anxiety/depression | 802 (79.9%) | 161 (16.0%) | 32 (3.2%) | 8 (0.8%) | 1 (0.1%) | Status = 11,111 | 0.387*** |
| Status ≠ 11,111 | 0.494*** | ||||||
| Overall | 0.532*** |
* P < 0.05, ** p < 0.01. ***p < 0.001; Status 11,111 = Utility 1.0 (full health)