EuroQol EQ-5D-3L Health Status Questionnaire User Guide

About this manual

This user guide explains the EQ-5D-3L health status questionnaire, a standardized tool developed by the EuroQol Group for measuring health-related quality of life. It covers the questionnaire's structure, including the five dimensions and the Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS), and provides guidance on how to administer the survey to respondents. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Introduction to EuroQol
• What is EQ-5D?
• Using the EQ-5D Health Description System
• Using the EQ-VAS
• Converting Health States to Utility Values
• Data Management
• Reporting Results
• Language Versions and Modes of Administration
• Other EuroQol Products
• References

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete the EQ-5D questionnaire?

The questionnaire takes only a few minutes to finish.

Can people who cannot fill out the form themselves use this tool?

Yes, proxy versions are available for those unable to complete it independently.

What is the range of scores on the EQ VAS scale?

The scale ranges from 0, representing the worst health imaginable, to 100, representing the best.