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EQ-5D-5L Slovenian population norms
Valentina Prevolnik Rupel1, Marko Ogorevc2
1Institute for Economic Research, Kardeljeva ploščad 17, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia. katka.rupel@gmail.com.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
|October 8, 2020
Summary
Slovenian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L health status indicate that health generally declines with age, with younger adults reporting more anxiety/depression. These findings provide crucial reference values for future health studies.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Establishing population norms for the EQ-5D-5L (EuroQol 5-Dimensions 5-Levels) instrument is crucial for health status assessment.
- Slovenia lacked specific EQ-5D-5L population norms, hindering comparative health research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present Slovenian EQ-5D-5L population norms stratified by age and gender.
- To establish reference values for future health status studies in Slovenia.
- To compare Slovenian norms with international EQ-5D-5L population data.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey conducted between November 2019 and February 2020 included 1071 Slovenian adults (18+).
- Quota sampling ensured representation across age, gender, and NUTS2 regions.
- The EQ-5D-5L Slovenian online version was used, with index scores derived from the EQ-3D-3L tariff via crosswalk methodology.
Main Results:
- The mean EQ VAS score was 79.9, and the mean utility index was 0.808.
- Health status generally deteriorated with age, except for anxiety/depression, which was higher in the youngest group (18-29 years).
- Women reported higher levels of anxiety/depression; education positively correlated with health status.
Conclusions:
- Slovenian EQ-5D-5L norms show age-related health decline, mirroring international trends, with a notable exception in anxiety/depression.
- Youngest adults reported the least 'no problems' on the anxiety/depression dimension.
- Further research is needed to validate these online sample norms against general population data.
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