Table 3.
EQ-5D-3L questionnaire results of the patients sample (N=500)
| Dimension | Number of observations (%) |
|---|---|
| d1: Mobility | |
| Level 1 | 332 (66.4) |
| Level 2 | 155 (31.0) |
| Level 3 | 13 (2.6) |
| d2: Self-care | |
| Level 1 | 422 (84.4) |
| Level 2 | 76 (15.2) |
| Level 3 | 2 (0.4) |
| d3: Usual activities | |
| Level 1 | 195 (39.0) |
| Level 2 | 265 (53.0) |
| Level 3 | 40 (8.0) |
| d4: Pain/Discomfort | |
| Level 1 | 67 (13.4) |
| Level 2 | 355 (71.0) |
| Level 3 | 78 (15.6) |
| d5: Anxiety/Depression | |
| Level 1 | 183 (36.6) |
| Level 2 | 263 (52.6) |
| Level 3 | 54 (10.8) |
Notes: Level 1 =No problems; Level 2 =some problems; Level 3 =severe problems.
Abbreviation: EQ-5D-3L index, EuroQol 5-Dimension 3-Level index.