Table 6 EQ-VAS MID using linear regression models and distribution -based MCD
From: Estimating the minimally important difference for the EQ-5D-5L and EORTC QLQ-C30 in cancer
Linear Regression Model | Linear Regression Model (baseline EQ-5D-5L utility) | Distribution-based Approach (MCD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anchors | Improve | Deteriorate | Improve | Deteriorate | 0.5 | 0.3 | SEM |
Q29 (QLQ-C30 overall health) | 6.00 (0.40) | -5.00 (0.30) | 6.00a (0.40) | -5.00a (-0.30) | 8.00 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
Q30 (QLQ-C30 quality of life) | 5.00a (0.3) | -4.00a (0.3) | 4.00a (0.30) | -4.00 (0.20) | |||
Weighted EQ-VAS MID | 5.00 (0.30) | -5.00 (0.30) | 5.00 (0.30) | -5.00 (-0.30) | |||