Table 1 Comparison of WHOQOL-BREF and EQ-5D-3L domains
WHOQOL-BREFa domain | Item | Equivalent EQ-5D-3L domain |
|---|---|---|
Physical Health | Activities of daily living | Self-Care/ Usual activities |
Dependence on medicinal substance and medical aids | Environmental factor according to ICFb | |
Energy and fatigue | Not included in EQ-5D-3L | |
Mobility | Mobility | |
Pain/Discomfort | Pain/Discomfort | |
Sleep and rest | Not included in EQ-5D-3L | |
Work capacity | Usual activities | |
Psychological | Bodily image and appearance | Not included In EQ-5D-3L |
Negative/ positive feelings | Anxiety/depression | |
Self esteem | Personal factors according to the ICF | |
Spirituality | Not health-related | |
Thinking, learning, memory, concentration | Not included in EQ-5D-3L | |
Social relationships | Personal relationships | Not included in EQ-5D-3L |
Social support | Environmental factor according to ICF | |
Sexual activity | Not included in EQ-5D-3L | |
Environmental | Environmental factors according to ICF |