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Table 1 Frequency of replies in the EuroQol 5D scale

From: Health-related quality of life and associated factors in functionally independent older people

EuroQol 5D scale

Total sample (n = 634)

EQ-5D dimensions, n (%)

Mobility

 No problems

550 (87)

 Moderate problems

84 (13)

 Extreme problems

0

Self-care

 No

617 (97)

 Moderate

17 (3)

 Extreme

0

Usual activities

 No

582 (92)

 Moderate

47 (7)

 Extreme

5 (1)

Pain/discomfort

 No

446 (70)

 Moderate

175 (28)

 Extreme

13 (2)

Anxiety/depression

 No

558 (88)

 Moderate

66 (10)

 Extreme

10 (2)

EQ-VAS score

 Mean (SD)

67 (16)

 Median (Q1-Q3)

70 (55-80)

  1. Numbers are n (%) unless otherwise stated
  2. SD standard deviation, EQ-VAS EuroQol visual analogue scale, Q1 and Q3 represent the first and third quartile respectively