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.
E
- Emotional Function
- A dimension of health-related quality of life capturing a person's emotional state, including anxiety, sadness, or irritability tied to their condition.
- 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.
G
- Generic Hrqol
- A health-related quality of life measure designed for use across a broad range of diseases and populations, allowing cross-condition comparison.
H
- Health-Related Quality of LifeHRQoL
- A multidimensional concept covering the physical, psychological, and social aspects of wellbeing affected by a person's health status or its treatment.
P
- Physical Function
- A dimension of health-related quality of life capturing an individual's ability to perform physical activities, such as walking or climbing stairs.
Q
- Quality-Adjusted Expectancy
- A summary population health measure expressing expected remaining years of life weighted by health-related quality of life during those years.
R
- Role Function
- A dimension of health-related quality of life capturing an individual's ability to perform their usual social and occupational roles.
S
- Sexual Function
- A dimension of health-related quality of life capturing an individual's sexual health and functioning, affected by a range of conditions and treatments.
- Social Function
- A dimension of health-related quality of life capturing an individual's ability to engage in social relationships and activities.
W
- Wellbeing
- A broad concept covering an individual's overall state of comfort, health, and happiness, of which health-related quality of life is one part.