Journal article
Development of the EQ-5D-Y: A child-friendly version of the EQ-5D
N Wille, X Badia, G Bonsel, K Burström, G Cavrini, N Devlin, AC Egmar, W Greiner, N Gusi, M Herdman, J Jelsma, P Kind, L Scalone, U Ravens-Sieberer
Quality of Life Research | Published : 2010
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Abstract
Purpose: To develop a self-report version of the EQ-5D for younger respondents, named the EQ-5D-Y (Youth); to test its comprehensibility for children and adolescents and to compare results obtained using the standard adult EQ-5D and the EQ-5D-Y. Methods: An international task force revised the content of EQ-5D and wording to ensure relevance and clarity for young respondents. Children's and adolescents' understanding of the EQ-5D-Y was tested in cognitive interviews after the instrument was translated into German, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. Differences between the EQ-5D and the EQ-5D-Y regarding frequencies of reported problems were investigated in Germany, Spain and South Africa. Results..
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