Table 3.
Distribution of EQ-5D-5L dimension responses at baseline and at follow-up (N = 112)
| Dimension | Baseline n (%) | Follow-up n (%) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | |||
| No problems | 17 (15.2) | 34 (30.4) | 0.057 |
| Slight problems | 28 (25.0) | 24 (21.4) | |
| Moderate problems | 31 (27.7) | 29 (25.9) | |
| Severe problems | 18 (16.1) | 16 (14.3) | |
| Unable to walk about | 18 (16.1) | 9 (8.0) | |
| Self-care | |||
| No problems | 28 (25.0) | 55 (49.1) | <0.001 |
| Slight problems | 27 (24.1) | 19 (17.0) | |
| Moderate problems | 22 (19.6) | 18 (16.1) | |
| Severe problems | 10 (8.9) | 12 (10.7) | |
| Unable to wash or dress | 25 (22.3) | 8 (7.1) | |
| Usual activities | |||
| No problems | 16 (14.3) | 30 (26.8) | 0.001 |
| Slight problems | 29 (25.9) | 27 (24.1) | |
| Moderate problems | 28 (25.0) | 26 (23.2) | |
| Severe problems | 10 (8.9) | 20 (17.9) | |
| Unable to do usual activities | 29 (25.9) | 9 (8.0) | |
| Pain/discomfort | |||
| No pain or discomfort | 24 (21.4) | 29 (25.9) | NS |
| Slight pain or discomfort | 26 (23.2) | 24 (21.4) | |
| Moderate pain or discomfort | 41 (36.6) | 40 (35.7) | |
| Severe pain or discomfort | 19 (17.0) | 15 (13.4) | |
| Extreme pain or discomfort | 2 (1.8) | 4 (3.6) | |
| Anxiety/depression | |||
| Not anxious or depressed | 20 (17.9) | 26 (23.2) | NS |
| Slightly anxious or depressed | 36 (32.1) | 44 (39.3) | |
| Moderately anxious or depressed | 33 (29.5) | 31 (27.7) | |
| Severely anxious or depressed | 20 (17.9) | 9 (8.0) | |
| Extremely anxious or depressed | 3 (2.7) | 2 (1.8) | |
* Chi-square test, NS non significant