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Table 3 Classification efficiency of the EQ-5D-3 L and the EQ-5D-5 L classification systems measured by Shannon index (H′)

From: Comparing the performance of the EQ-5D-3 L and the EQ-5D-5 L in an elderly Chinese population

Dimension

3 L

5 L

H′ (95% CI)

J’(95% CI)

H′(95% CI)

J’(95% CI)

Mobility

0.83

0.52

1.02

0.44

Self-care

0.75

0.48

0.91

0.39

Usual activities

0.84

0.53

0.91

0.39

Pain/discomfort

0.99

0.63

1.01

0.43

Anxiety/depression

0.26

0.16

0.65

0.28

  1. Note CI confidence interval, EQ-5D EuroQol five-dimensional questionnaire, EQ-5D-3 L (3 L) three-level version of the EQ-5D, EQ-5D-5 L (5 L) five level version of the EQ-5D
  2. * Larger H′ value indicates higher classification efficiency
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