Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
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- EQ-5D
- A generic instrument measuring health-related quality of life across five dimensions, including mobility, self-care, and pain, widely used to generate cost-utility values.
- EQ-5D-3L
- The original three-level version of the EQ-5D, scoring each of the five health dimensions as no problems, some problems, or extreme problems.
- EQ-5D-5L
- An extended version of the EQ-5D scoring each health dimension using five severity levels rather than three, improving sensitivity to smaller changes.