Table 2 Response frequencies (%) for the EQ-5D-3L and 5L (n = 146)
From: Evaluation of the EQ-5D-3L and 5L versions in low back pain patients
EQ-5D-3L | No problems | Some problems | Extreme problems/unable to do |
|---|---|---|---|
Mobility | 92 (63.0) | 52 (35.6) | 2 (1.4) |
Self-care | 107 (73.3) | 39 (26.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Usual activities | 48 (32.9) | 92 (63.0) | 6 (4.1) |
Pain/discomfort | 26 (17.8) | 92 (63.0) | 28 (19.2) |
Anxiety/depression | 94 (64.4) | 50 (34.2) | 2 (1.4) |
EQ-5D-5L | No problems | Slight problems | Moderate problems | Severe problems | Extreme problems/unable to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mobility | 77 (52.7)** | 42 (28.8) | 21 (14.4) | 6 (4.1) | 0 (0.0) |
Self-care | 100 (68.5)* | 37 (25.3) | 5 (3.4) | 4 (2.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Usual activities | 46 (31.5) | 68 (46.6) | 19 (13.0) | 8 (5.5) | 5 (3.4) |
Pain/discomfort | 19 (13.0)* | 52 (35.6) | 43 (29.5) | 28 (19.2) | 4 (2.7)** |
Anxiety/depression | 85 (58.2)** | 45 (30.8) | 14 (9.6) | 2 (1.4) | 0 (0.0) |