EQ-5D-5L measurement properties are superior to EQ-5D-3L across the continuum of health using US value sets

Abstract

Highlights This study is among the first to compare the performance of value sets for the US to help users understand health utility gains depending on the value set/scoring approach selected. The 5L value set had improved interval-level measurement properties than the 3L and 3L > 5L value sets. Empirical analyses, including a novel simulation method, showed that the 5L value set tended to have greater discriminative ability across the entire health continuum.

Keywords

• EQ-5D
• Value set
• Health technology assessment
• Health measurement