Table 2 Missing values and ceiling effects
EQ-5D domains and utility value | Missing values | Ceiling effect | Ceiling effect reduction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3L (n, %) | 5L (n, %) | 3L (n, %) | 5L (n, %) | Absolute (%) 3L%-5L% | Relative (%) Red n/3L n | |
Proxy-rating (caregiver) | ||||||
Mobility | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 26 (24.5) | 16 (15.1) | 9.4 | 38.5 |
Self-care | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 37 (34.9) | 29 (27.4) | 7.5 | 21.6 |
Usual activities | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 28 (26.4) | 17 (16.0) | 10.4 | 39.2 |
Pain/discomfort | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 40 (37.7) | 33 (31.1) | 6.6 | 17.5 |
Anxiety/depression | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 60 (56.6) | 50 (47.2) | 9.4 | 16.6 |
Overall (utility) | 1 (0.9) | 1 (0.9) | 9 (8.5) | 4 (3.8) | 4.7 | 55.5 |
Proxy-rating (care manager) | ||||||
Mobility | 10 (0.7) | 11 (0.8) | 33 (25.0) | 16 (12.1) | 12.9 | 51.5 |
Self-care | 11 (0.8) | 11 (0.8) | 41 (30.8) | 24 (18.1) | 12.7 | 41.5 |
Usual activities | 11 (0.8) | 11 (0.8) | 11 (8.3) | 4 (3.0) | 5.3 | 63.6 |
Pain/discomfort | 11 (0.8) | 11 (0.8) | 85 (63.9) | 58 (43.6) | 20.3 | 31.8 |
Anxiety/depression | 11 (0.8) | 11 (0.8) | 72 (54.6) | 55 (41.4) | 13.2 | 23.6 |
Overall (utility) | 11 (0.8) | 11 (0.8) | 4 (3.0) | 1 (0.8) | 2.2 | 75.0 |