EuroQoL-5 dimensions

Objective:

1. Measure of mental health and well being
2. Self reported
3. 5 dimensions of functioning

Administered using a 0-100 visual analogue scale (looks like a thermometer)

1. must be 20cm long - it must not be copied, enlarged or reduced

5 dimensions for health are rated on a severity scale 1 to 3:

1. Mobility
2. Self care
3. Usual Activity
4. Pain/discomfort
5. Anxiety/Depression

EQ-5D™ is a standardised instrument for use as a measure of health outcome. Applicable to a wide range of health conditions and treatments, it provides a simple descriptive profile and a single index value for health status.