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 .
Cost-effectiveness of a primary care model for anxiety disorders.
BACKGROUND Individuals with anxiety disorders often do not receive an accurate diagnosis or adequate treatment in primary care . AIMS To analyse the cost-effectiveness of an optimised care model for people with anxiety disorders in primary care . METHOD In a cluster r and omised controlled trial , 46 primary care practice s with 389 individuals positively screened with anxiety were r and omised to intervention ( 23 practice s , 201 participants ) or  usual care  ( 23 practice s , 188 participants ) . Physicians in the intervention group received training on diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders combined with the offer of a psychiatric consultation-liaison service for 6 months .  Anxiety , depression , quality of life , service utilisation and costs were assessed at baseline , 6-month and 9-month follow-up . RESULTS No significant differences were observed between intervention and control group on the Beck Anxiety Inventory , Beck Depression Inventory and EQ-5D during follow-up . Total costs were higher in the intervention group ( euro4911 v. euro3453 , P = 0.09 ) . The probability of an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio < euro50 000 per quality -adjusted life year was below 10 % . CONCLUSIONS The optimised care model did not prove to be cost-effective
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 .