First population norms for the EQ-5D-3L in the Russian Federation

Area of Science:

• Health Economics
• Public Health
• Psychometrics

Background:

• The EQ-5D survey is a global standard for measuring Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL).
• Interest in HRQOL and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is increasing in the Russian Federation.
• There is a need for nationally representative data on the EQ-5D in Russia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically present EQ-5D-3L nationally representative population norms for Russia.
• To examine the socioeconomic and socio-demographic characteristics of the EQ-5D instrument in a Russian sample.
• To provide a foundation for advancing HRQOL research and HTA in Russia.

Main Methods:

• A nationally representative health and well-being survey of the Russian population (November 2017).
• Descriptive analysis of EQ-5D-3L, EQ-VAS, and EQ-5D Index by age and gender.
• Augmented logistic regressions to assess associations between EQ-5D dimensions and socio-economic/health characteristics.

Main Results:

• The EQ-5D instrument demonstrates sensitivity to observed and latent health experiences in the Russian population.
• Findings largely mirror those from other international settings, with some Russian-specific nuances.
• The anxiety/depression dimension showed particular Russian specificities warranting further investigation.

Conclusions:

• This research establishes crucial EQ-5D-3L population norms for Russia.
• It supports the utility of the EQ-5D for HRQOL assessment and HTA in the Russian context.
• The study underscores the need for further research into Russian-specific health characteristics measured by the EQ-5D.