Measurement properties of EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L in recording self-reported health status in older patients with substantial multimorbidity and polypharmacy

Table 3 Correlation coefficients of dimensions of the EQ-5D measures with the Barthel Index (n = 224)

Dimension	R_S between 3L and Barthel Index^a,b	95% CI	R_S between 5L and Barthel Index^a,b	95% CI
Mobility	− 0.37	− 0.48 to − 0.25	− 0.42	− 0.52 to − 0.30
Selfcare	− 0.57	− 0.65 to − 0.48	− 0.58	− 0.66 to − 0.48
Usual activities	− 0.45	− 0.55 to − 0.34	− 0.42	− 0.52 to − 0.31
Pain/discomfort	− 0.15	− 0.27 to − 0.02	− 0.16	− 0.28 to − 0.03
Anxiety/depression	− 0.14	− 0.27 to − 0.01	− 0.13	− 0.26 to − 0.003

CI confidence interval
^aSpearman’s rho effect sizes of between 0.20 and 0.35 are considered weak, between 0.35 and 0.50 moderate, > 0.50 strong
^bHigher EQ-5D item score indicates worse health problems; higher EQ-5D index score indicates better health

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