Journal article
Feasibility, reliability, and validity of the EQ-5D-Y: Results from a multinational study
U Ravens-Sieberer, N Wille, X Badia, G Bonsel, K Burström, G Cavrini, N Devlin, AC Egmar, N Gusi, M Herdman, J Jelsma, P Kind, PR Olivares, L Scalone, W Greiner
Quality of Life Research | Published : 2010
Abstract
Purpose: To examine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the newly developed EQ-5D-Y. Methods: The EQ-5D-Y was administered in population samples of children and adolescents in Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain, and Sweden. Percentages of missing values and reported problems were calculated. Test-retest reliability was determined. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients with other generic measures of HRQOL were calculated. Known groups' validity was examined by comparing groups with a priori expected differences in HRQOL. Results: Between 91 and 100% of the respondents provided valid scorings. Sweden had the lowest proportion of reported problems (1-24.9% across EQ-5D-Y dimension..
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