The EQ-5D and SF-36 achieved mixed results in the quantitative testing against psychometric criteria .
The qualitative analysis suggests this is because they provide a very limited coverage of themes identified by people with mental health problems .
BACKGROUND Generic preference-based measures of health like the EQ-5D and SF-6D ( ® ) are increasingly being used in economic evaluation and outcome assessment .
However , there are concerns as to whether or not these generic measures are appropriate for use in people with mental health problems .
OBJECTIVES The EQ-5D and SF-36 ( ® ) ( including its derivatives the SF-12 ( ® ) and SF-6D ) were assessed using the psychometric criteria of validity and responsiveness using quantitative and qualitative methods .
Another aim was to estimate mapping functions between the EQ-5D and SF-6D and condition-specific measures , where appropriate .
Health-related quality of life assessment in euthymic and depressed patients with bipolar disorder. Psychometric performance of four self-report measures.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of selected health-related quality of life ( HRQL )  self-report measures in 62 euthymic and depressed patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder . Patients completed the Quality of Life in Depression Scale ( QLDS ) , Mental Health Index-17 ( MHI-17 ) , Cognitive Function Scale , and Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 ( SF-36 ) at baseline and 8 weeks following treatment . Hamilton and Young Rating Scales were used to assess clinical status and vali date the HRQL measures . The MHI-17 , Cognitive Function Scale , QLDS , and SF-36 social function , vitality , role limitations -emotional , and mental health scales have good reliability and validity , and are responsive to changes in clinical status in patients with bipolar disorder . Although the small sample size limits generalizablity , euthymic and depressed out patients with bipolar disorder appear to contribute reliable self reports on selected aspects of their quality of life
The EQ-5D and SF-36 achieved mixed results in the quantitative testing against psychometric criteria .
The qualitative analysis suggests this is because they provide a very limited coverage of themes identified by people with mental health problems .
BACKGROUND Generic preference-based measures of health like the EQ-5D and SF-6D ( ® ) are increasingly being used in economic evaluation and outcome assessment .
However , there are concerns as to whether or not these generic measures are appropriate for use in people with mental health problems .
OBJECTIVES The EQ-5D and SF-36 ( ® ) ( including its derivatives the SF-12 ( ® ) and SF-6D ) were assessed using the psychometric criteria of validity and responsiveness using quantitative and qualitative methods .
Another aim was to estimate mapping functions between the EQ-5D and SF-6D and condition-specific measures , where appropriate .