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Table 1 Shannon index (H’) and Shannon Evenness index (J’) for EQ-5D-5L and EQ-5D-3L

From: Validity of EQ-5D-5L health-related quality of life questionnaire in self-reported diabetes: evidence from a general population survey

 

H'

 

J'

   
 

EQ-5D-5L

EQ-5D-3L

EQ-5D-5L

EQ-5D-3L

Difference (5L − 3L)

%

Mobility

2.08

1.15

0.89

0.73

0.17

23.1

Self-care

1.25

0.96

0.54

0.61

 − 0.07

 − 11.4

Usual activities

1.68

1.30

0.73

0.82

 − 0.09

 − 11.5

Pain/discomfort

2.08

1.16

0.90

0.73

0.17

22.7

Anxiety/depression

1.92

1.24

0.83

0.79

0.04

5.5

  1. *H'max (EQ-5D-5L) = 2.32; H'max (EQ-5D-3L) = 1.58