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Table 5 Distribution of ASCOT and OPQoL-Brief scores across dimension levels of the EQ-5D-3 L

From: An empirical comparison of the OPQoL-Brief, EQ-5D-3 L and ASCOT in a community dwelling population of older people

EQ-5D-3L dimensions and levels

Frequency (%)

Mean ASCOT

Mean OPQoL-Brief

Mobility

   

I have no problems in walking about

20 (23 %)

0.908

58.100

I have some problems in walking about

65 (75 %)

0.838

52.785

I am confined to bed

2 (2 %)

0.782

49.500

Self-care

   

I have no problems with self-care

55 (63 %)

0.875

55.537

I have some problems washing or dressing myself

29 (33 %)

0.813

50.931

I am unable to wash or dress myself

3 (3 %)

0.801

50.667

Usual activities

   

I have no problems with performing my usual activities

15 (17 %)

0.921

59.000

I have some problems with performing my usual activities

66 (76 %)

0.838

52.766

I have some problems with performing my usual activities

6 (7 %)

0.803

51.333

Pain/discomfort

   

I have no pain or discomfort

13 (15 %)

0.889

55.385

I have moderate pain or discomfort

56 (64 %)

0.887

55.304

I have extreme pain or discomfort

18 (21 %)

0.724

48.611

Anxiety/depression

   

I am not anxious or depressed

45 (52 %)

0.876

55.023

I am moderately anxious or depressed

40 (46 %)

0.847

53.350

I am extremely anxious or depressed

2 (2 %)

0.607

38.500

  1. EQ-5D-3L EuroQoL EQ-5D 3 Level instrument, ASCOT Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit instrument and OPQoL-Brief Older People’s Quality of Life brief questionnaire