Table 5 Comparison of the dimensions and content of 6 MAU instruments

Dimension

15D ⁽¹⁾

EQ-5D

HUI 3

SF-6D

AQoL-4D

AQoL-6D

Physical

Physical ability/vitality/coping/

*

*

***

Bodily Function/Self Care

***

*

*

**

Dexterity

*

Pain/Discomfort

*

*

*

*

*

**

Senses

**

**

**

**

Usual activities/Work function

*

*

*

*

Mobility/walking

*

*

*

*

**

Communication

*

*

*

*

Psycho-social

Sleeping

*

Psychological: Depression/Anxiety/Anger

***

*

*

*

*

*

Satisfaction/Happiness

****

Cognition/Memory Ability

*

Social Function/Relationships

*

**

*

(Family) Role

*

*

*

Intimacy/Sexual Relationships

*

*

15 items

5 items

8 items

12 items

12 items

20 items