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
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 |
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| Official URL: | http://bjp.rcpsych.org/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2014 The Royal College of Psychiatrists |
| Divisions: | Social Policy Personal Social Services Research Unit |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine |
| Date Deposited: | 30 May 2014 13:39 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2024 06:36 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/56892 |
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