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Using generic preference-based measures in mental health: psychometric validity of the EQ-5D and SF-6D

Mulhern, Brendan, Mukuria, Clara, Barkham, Michael, Knapp, Martin ORCID: 0000-0003-1427-0215, Byford, S., Soeteman, Djøra and Brazier, John (2014) Using generic preference-based measures in mental health: psychometric validity of the EQ-5D and SF-6D. British Journal of Psychiatry, 205 (3). 236 - 243. ISSN 0007-1250

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Identification Number: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.122283

Abstract

Background: Generic preference-based measures (EuroQoL-5D (EQ-5D) and SF-6D) are used in the economic evaluation of mental health interventions. However, there are inconsistent findings regarding their psychometric properties. Aims: To investigate the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D and SF-6D in different mental health conditions, using seven existing data-sets. Method: The construct validity and responsiveness of the measures were assessed in comparison with condition-specific indicators. Results: Evidence for construct validity and responsiveness in common mental health and personality disorders was found (correlations 0.22-0.64; effect sizes 0.37-1.24; standardised response means 0.45-1.31). There was some evidence for validity in schizophrenia (correlations 0.05-0.43), but responsiveness was unclear. Conclusions: EQ-5D and SF-6D can be used in the economic evaluation of interventions for common mental health problems with some confidence. In schizophrenia, a preference-based measure focused on the impact of mental health should be considered.

Item Type: Article
Official URL: http://bjp.rcpsych.org/
Additional Information: © 2014 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Divisions: Social Policy
Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Date Deposited: 30 May 2014 13:39
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2024 06:31
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/56892

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