Table 3 Distribution of the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L indices (total sample and positive values subsamplea)
From: Head-to-head comparison between the EQ-5D-5L and the EQ-5D-3L in general population health surveys
EQ-5D-3L | EQ-5D-5L | |
|---|---|---|
Total sample | N = 7554 | N = 7554 |
Theoretical range | −0.653, 1 | − 0.654, 1 |
Observed range | − 0.653, 1 | −0.654, 1 |
% with worst health state (95% CI) | 0.14% (0.04, 0.24) | 0.03% (0, 0.08) |
% with best health (95% CI) | 61.82% (59.38. 64.26) | 60.82% (58.36, 63.28) |
Mean, SD (95% CI) | 0.87, SD = 0.25 (0.86, 0.88) | 0.89, SD = 0.22 (0.88, 0.90) |
Median [IQR] | 0.93 [0.87, 0.96] | 0.94 [0.88, 0.97] |