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  • Health Economics
  • Psychometrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire offers improved psychometric properties over the EQ-5D-3L, including a reduced ceiling effect.
  • There is a scarcity of population norms for the EQ-5D-5L globally.
  • Establishing population norms is crucial for health outcome measurement and policy evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish representative population norms for the EQ-5D-5L in Poland.
  • To compare Polish EQ-5D-5L norms with those from other countries.
  • To facilitate the broader adoption of the EQ-5D-5L in Poland.

Main Methods:

  • A representative sample of Polish adults (n=3963) completed paper-and-pencil EQ-5D-5L questionnaires.
  • Multistage stratified sampling ensured representativeness across demographics.
  • EQ-5D-5L index values were calculated using an interim value set and crosswalk methodology.

Main Results:

  • The sample was representative of the Polish population.
  • 61.5% reported at least slight health limitations; 12.4% reported severe or extreme limitations.
  • Polish respondents reported poorer health than Germans, especially concerning pain, anxiety, and depression.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Polish EQ-5D-5L norms provide a benchmark for health status assessment.
  • These norms are expected to promote the wider utilization of the EQ-5D-5L by Polish clinicians, economists, and policymakers.
  • The findings highlight potential areas for targeted health interventions in Poland.