Table 3.
Comparison of key characteristics of the three Danish value sets for EQ-5D-3L, the crosswalk, and EQ-5D-5L
| Characteristics | EQ-5D-3L | Crosswalk | EQ-5D-5L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valuation method | TTO | Crosswalk (TTO) | Hybrid (cTTO/DCE) |
| Maximum value | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Minimum value | − 0.624b | − 0.624c | − 0.757c |
| Number of health states | 243 | 3125 | 3125 |
| Health states WTD (%) | 19.75% | 11.01% | 21.7% |
| Dimensions ordered by largest to smallest utility decrementsa | Mobility | Mobility | Anxiety/Depression |
| Pain/Discomfort | Pain/Discomfort | Pain/Discomfort | |
| Anxiety/Depression | Anxiety/Depression | Mobility | |
| Self-care | Self-care | Self-care | |
| Usual Activities | Usual Activities | Usual Activities |
cTTO composite time trade-off, DCE discrete choice experiments, TTO time trade-off, WTD worse than dead
aBased on the utility decrement for the most severe level in each dimension (level 3 for EQ-5D-3L, level 5 for the crosswalk, and EQ-5D-5L)
bHealth state 33333
cHealth state 55555