Table 5.
Summary statistics for (n = 157) participants who reported full health (health utility = 1.0) on the EQ-5D-5L for the alternate instruments of the EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial and AQoL-8D and the EQ VAS; and their EDSS disability severity classifications (supported by Supplementary Table 2)
| Variable | EQ-5D-5L-Psychosocial | AQoL-8D | EQ VAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.4 | 55.4 | 55.4 |
| Female (n, %) | 136 (87%) | 136 (87%) | 136 (87%) |
| HSU or EQ VAS score | |||
| Mean (SD) | 0.90 (0.08) | 0.91 (0.09) | 85.60 (17.86) |
| Median (IQR) | 0.92 (0.86–0.96) | 0.94 (0.88–0.97) | 90.0 (85.0–95.25) |
| Range | 0.62–1.00 | 0.63–1.00 | 0–100 |
| Disability severity (n, %) | |||
| EDSS Normal | 119 (76%) | 119 (76%) | 119 (76%) |
| EDSS Mild | 31 (20%) | 31 (20%) | 31 (20%) |
| EDSS Moderate | 6 (4%) | 6 (4%) | 6 (4%) |
| EDSS Severe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) our classifications of MS-related disability severity classified as no disability (EDSS level: 0), mild disability (EDSS > 0–3.5), moderate disability (EDSS > 3.5–6), and severe disability (EDSS > 6–9.5)