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Published in: Quality of Life Research 2/2022

Open Access 01-02-2022 | Affective Disorder

Belgian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L, 2018

Authors: Lisa Van Wilder, Rana Charafeddine, Philippe Beutels, Robin Bruyndonckx, Irina Cleemput, Stefaan Demarest, Delphine De Smedt, Niel Hens, Aline Scohy, Niko Speybroeck, Johan Van der Heyden, Renata T. C. Yokota, Herman Van Oyen, Joke Bilcke, Brecht Devleesschauwer

Published in: Quality of Life Research | Issue 2/2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Health-related quality of life outcomes are increasingly used to monitor population health and health inequalities and to assess the (cost-) effectiveness of health interventions. The EQ-5D-5L has been included in the Belgian Health Interview Survey, providing a new source of population-based self-perceived health status information. This study aims to estimate Belgian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L by sex, age, and region and to analyze its association with educational attainment.

Methods

The BHIS 2018 provided EQ-5D-5L data for a nationally representative sample of the Belgian population. The dimension scores and index values were analyzed using logistic and linear regressions, respectively, accounting for the survey design.

Results

More than half of respondents reported problems of pain/discomfort, while over a quarter reported problems of anxiety/depression. The average index value was 0.84. Women reported more problems on all dimensions, but particularly on anxiety/depression and pain/discomfort, resulting in significantly lower index values. Problems with mobility, self-care, and usual activities showed a sharp increase after the age of 80 years. Consequently, index values decreased significantly by age. Lower education was associated with a higher prevalence of problems for all dimensions except anxiety/depression and with a significantly lower index value.

Conclusion

This paper presents the first nationally representative Belgian population norms using the EQ-5D-5L. Inclusion of the EQ-5D in future surveys will allow monitoring over time of self-reported health, disease burden, and health inequalities.
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Metadata
Title
Belgian population norms for the EQ-5D-5L, 2018
Authors
Lisa Van Wilder
Rana Charafeddine
Philippe Beutels
Robin Bruyndonckx
Irina Cleemput
Stefaan Demarest
Delphine De Smedt
Niel Hens
Aline Scohy
Niko Speybroeck
Johan Van der Heyden
Renata T. C. Yokota
Herman Van Oyen
Joke Bilcke
Brecht Devleesschauwer
Publication date
01-02-2022
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Quality of Life Research / Issue 2/2022
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-021-02971-6

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