Table 5.
Distribution of ASCOT and OPQoL-Brief scores across dimension levels of the EQ-5D-3 L
| EQ-5D-3L dimensions and levels | Frequency (%) | Mean ASCOT | Mean OPQoL-Brief |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility | |||
| I have no problems in walking about | 20 (23 %) | 0.908 | 58.100 |
| I have some problems in walking about | 65 (75 %) | 0.838 | 52.785 |
| I am confined to bed | 2 (2 %) | 0.782 | 49.500 |
| Self-care | |||
| I have no problems with self-care | 55 (63 %) | 0.875 | 55.537 |
| I have some problems washing or dressing myself | 29 (33 %) | 0.813 | 50.931 |
| I am unable to wash or dress myself | 3 (3 %) | 0.801 | 50.667 |
| Usual activities | |||
| I have no problems with performing my usual activities | 15 (17 %) | 0.921 | 59.000 |
| I have some problems with performing my usual activities | 66 (76 %) | 0.838 | 52.766 |
| I have some problems with performing my usual activities | 6 (7 %) | 0.803 | 51.333 |
| Pain/discomfort | |||
| I have no pain or discomfort | 13 (15 %) | 0.889 | 55.385 |
| I have moderate pain or discomfort | 56 (64 %) | 0.887 | 55.304 |
| I have extreme pain or discomfort | 18 (21 %) | 0.724 | 48.611 |
| Anxiety/depression | |||
| I am not anxious or depressed | 45 (52 %) | 0.876 | 55.023 |
| I am moderately anxious or depressed | 40 (46 %) | 0.847 | 53.350 |
| I am extremely anxious or depressed | 2 (2 %) | 0.607 | 38.500 |
EQ-5D-3L EuroQoL EQ-5D 3 Level instrument, ASCOT Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit instrument and OPQoL-Brief Older People’s Quality of Life brief questionnaire