Slovenian EQ-5D-5L population norms
This study provides reference values for health-related quality of life in the Slovenian adult population using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire. It reports average scores by age, gender, region, and education level, which can help interpret results from future health studies in Slovenia.
At a glance
Use when
Interpreting EQ-5D-5L results in Slovenian studies; benchmarking health status across populations; informing health policy in Slovenia.
Avoid when
Conducting economic evaluations requiring country-specific EQ-5D-5L tariffs; when face-to-face data collection is essential for representativeness.
Outputs
EQ-5D-5L index scores, EQ VAS scores, descriptive statistics by age, gender, region, and education
How it works
A cross-sectional online survey of 1,071 Slovenian adults (18+) was conducted between November 2019 and February 2020 using quota sampling by age, gender, and NUTS2 region. The EQ-5D-5L descriptive system, EQ VAS, and index score were used. The index score was derived using the Slovenian EQ-5D-3L tariff mapped via crosswalk methodology to 5L. Mean EQ VAS was 79.9, mean utility index was 0.808. Health status decreased with age, except for anxiety/depression, which was higher in younger groups and in women. Regional differences were observed, with Western Slovenia showing higher utility scores.
- Project
- IMPACT HTA
- Funding
- Horizon 2020
- Project status
- Completed 2021
- HTA domains
- Costs & Economic Evaluation
- Categories
- HRQoL
- Technology
- Non-specific
- Assumptions
- The online panel sample is representative of the Slovenian general population; crosswalk methodology adequately transforms EQ-3D-3L tariffs to EQ-5D-5L.
- Strengths
- Nationally representative sample using quota sampling; includes detailed breakdowns by age, gender, region, and education; uses standardized EQ-5D-5L instrument.
- Limitations
- Online survey may introduce selection bias; utility scores derived via crosswalk rather than Slovenian EQ-5D-5L value set; self-reported data subject to reporting bias.
- Geographic & clinical scope
- Slovenia
- Also known as
- EQ-5D-5L Slovenian norms, Slovenian population norms for EQ-5D-5L
Questions this answers
- › What is the average health-related quality of life in Slovenia?
- › How does quality of life vary by age and gender in Slovenia?
- › What proportion of Slovenian adults report problems in mobility, self-care, or anxiety/depression?
- › How do Slovenian health utility scores compare to other European countries?
- › Are there regional differences in health status within Slovenia?
- › How is education related to self-reported health in Slovenia?
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