Table 6.
Utility and quality of life parameters
| Characteristic | Sample n = 206 | Group Aa n = 129 | Group Bb n = 70 | p value Group A versus B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility – EQ5D | 0,417 ± 0,337 | 0,382 ± 0,347 | 0,452 ± 0,317 | 0,1 |
| Most frequently reported utility values | NS | |||
| 0,516 | 32,7% | 31,7% | 33,3% | |
| 0,587 | 10,2% | 9,2% | 11,6% | |
| Utility components** | ||||
| Mobility | 83% | 84,6% | 82,9% | NS |
| Self care | 73,9% | 73% | 75,7% | NS |
| Usual activities | 83,4% | 83,6% | 84,3% | NS |
| Pain/Discomfort | 95,5% | 98,4% | 92,9% | 0,03* |
| Anxiety/Depression | 69% | 71,9% | 65,2% | NS |
| EQ5D – VAS: quality of health state | 47,39 ± 22.13 | 44,92 ± 22,34 | 51,36 ± 21,23 | 0,05* |