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Table 1 Mapping questions from the Odense Study into the EQ-5D

From: Ability to perform activities of daily living is the main factor affecting quality of life in patients with dementia

EQ-5D

The Odense Study

Mobility

Mobility

   1. I have no problems in walking around.

   • Without help from others.

   2. I have some problems in walking around.

   • Needs some help from others.

 

   • Needs help from others.

   3. I am confined to bed.

   • Unable to walk around without help.

Personal care

Personal care/dressing

   1. I have no problems with self-care.

   • Without help from others.

   2. I have some problems with self-care.

   • Needs some help from others.

 

   • Needs help from others.

   3. I am unable to wash or dress myself.

   • Unable to wash or dress without help.

Usual activities

Hobbies in the home

   1. I have no problems with performing my usual activities.

   • Without help from others.

   2. I have some problems with performing my usual activities.

   • Needs some help from others.

 

   • Needs help from others.

   3. I an unable to perform my usual activities.

   • Unable to perform hobbies in the home.

Pain/discomfort

Patient's assessment of own health status

   1. I have no pain or discomfort.

   • Very good.

   2. I have moderate pain or discomfort.

   • Good/fair.

   3. I have extreme pain or discomfort.

   • Poor.

Anxiety/depression

Patient's experience of emotional problems

   1. I am not anxious or depressed.

   • Never.

   2. I am moderately anxious or depressed.

   • Sometimes.

   3. I am extremely anxious or depressed.

   • Often.