New insights from Virdis et al. on how different ethnic groups report their health 👇 - White respondents chose more mid-severity levels - Asian & Black respondents reported fewer issues in Anxiety/Depression & Usual Activities. 💡 https://bit.ly/4r7LQh2 #HRQoL

3️⃣ key insights from Roudijk et al.’s study on EQ-5D-Y-3L value sets: - Values for 33333 ranged from −0.691 (SI) to 0.289 (JP) - Pain/discomfort 3 had the greatest weight; self-care was often the smallest level 3 - Regional patterns emerged 📚 https://bit.ly/4i8iXNI

🌍 New evidence on COVID-19’s lasting impact on quality of life. Gidey et al. found pooled EQ-5D utility = 0.76 & EQ VAS = 70.8. Pain/Discomfort (51%) & Anxiety/Depression (46%) most affected. Results show lower HRQoL across COVID-19 patients. 👉 https://bit.ly/3JDx94x

🌍 EQ-5D-5L value sets are now available for 40+ countries - a global effort to make health measurement comparable & meaningful across populations. @prof-nancy-devlin.bsky.social et al explore the developments and what's next for the EQ-5D in their paper. Read here 👉 https://bit.ly/4m9UGro

Exploring QoL through a new cultural lens 🔍 Zhang et al. tested the content validity of the EQ-HWB in China, using interviews to develop a QoL framework & compare it to that of the EQ-HWB. Eight QoL themes emerged, which mostly aligned with EQ-HWB. 👉 https://bit.ly/43nm8ee

How much do wording differences between EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-Y-3L impact results? 💬 . Nikl et al. found: - 59% of respondents reported identical health profiles on both versions - But key differences emerged, especially in mental health 📚 https://bit.ly/4p08Lt0

📊 Nearly two decades of population health data revealed this... Chuang et al. analysed 1996–2014 data from England. Notably, they found from 2008-2012 reports of any problem increased, particularly for anxiety/depression & among older women. 👉 https://bit.ly/4oxEphH

🇨🇦 📍 Moments from Canmore, Alberta! The Joint EuroQol North America Regional Meeting with APERSU brought together researchers & EQ-5D users from across the region - all united by one goal: improving how we measure & value health. Thanks to all who joined and contributed 💚

New insights into HRQoL in Singapore 🇸🇬 Cheng et al. used EQ-5D-5L with 572 adults in public polyclinics. Pain/Discomfort & Anxiety/Depression most reported. Findings show sociodemographic disparities & call for culturally tailored primary care. 👉 https://bit.ly/4oLuDIp

Bailey et al. explored how the EQ-HWB-9 performs in the general population 🔎 What they found - Strong convergent validity - Carers reported lower QoL than non-carers - Known-group results aligned with mental, physical, & sleep health hypotheses 📚 https://bit.ly/3J4v4OF

👀 New in our library! Fresh Modes of Administration for EQ-5D-Y-5L are now available: https://bit.ly/3ZhcLvk 🇧🇪 Belgium (Flemish): Paper & Digital Self-Complete 🇮🇹 Italy (Italian): Paper & Digital Interviewer Admin and Proxy 1 versions #HealthMeasurement #PROMs #Paediatrics

🔔 Final reminder! The 20th Joint Call for Proposals closes this week. Proposals aligned with the current research priorities at EuroQol will have a higher chance of being funded. 📄 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MAXL3L 📝 Submit your proposal: https://bit.ly/3Kgqn1V

Meet APERSU, our long-time partner in transforming how health outcomes are measured and applied 🇨🇦 We’re proud to celebrate 10 years of APERSU at the Joint North American EuroQol Regional Meeting. Attend virtually 👉 https://bit.ly/4mSdrzp

We’re excited to be partnering with APERSU for our Joint North American EuroQol Regional Meeting where colleagues will explore how EQ-5D & PROMs shape health systems & patient outcomes. 💚 Register for virtual attendance while it's still open 👉 https://bit.ly/4mSdrzp

Measuring children’s HRQoL in asthma shows key differences between instruments💡 Tan et al. study found: - EQ-5D-Y-5L best discriminated between known groups - CHU9D showed better responsiveness & smaller ceiling effect Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4gWaufQ #HRQoL #ChildHealth

Relive the highlights from the #EuroQolPlenary2025 🎬 Members & guests from around the world shared new insights on EQ-5D research, methods & applications. After such a successful Plenary, we’re excited for the upcoming Joint North American EuroQol Regional Meeting soon!

💬 Does your health shape how you value social care? In this study, Jiang et al. found: - Poor mental health: no significant effect on ASCOT valuations - Poor physical health: small, significant shifts in “control”, “safety” & “accommodation” 📚 https://bit.ly/4gVmsX8

There's still time to register! Janine Verstraete & Nan Luo will be walking through the latest updates on the EQ-TIPS in a brand new EuroQol webinar, taking place tomorrow at 9am CEST 👶 🗓️ 💻 Don’t miss out – register now: https://bit.ly/4m3mhtJ #HRQoL #Paediatrics

Thrilled to welcome Jeremy Cheng, Maja Kuharić & Mina Bahrampour as new EuroQol members 🙌 💚 They attended their first EuroQol Plenary last week and afterwards, went sightseeing in Vienna with colleagues. Here’s to more adventures and collaboration together!

We were inspired by the breadth of research at #EuroQolPlenary2025 poster sessions last week! 💡 Highlights: psychometric evidence on EQ-HWB(-9) & EQ-TIPS, insights on bolt-ons, comparisons like EQ-5D-5L vs PROMIS-10 & more. Great debates, fresh evidence & future directions 💚

⏰ Reminder - the 20th Joint Call for Proposals is still OPEN! Don’t miss this chance to contribute to advancing healthcare research. 📄 Download the full RFP: https://bit.ly/3MAXL3L 🗓️ Submit your proposal by 19 October 2025 at 23:59 CEST: https://bit.ly/3Kgqn1V

🧠 Exploring cognition bolt-ons in Japan Igarashi et al. tested 3 EQ-5D-5L bolt-ons using cTTO data from 864 people. 🔎 Findings: - Scaling factor model gave similar observed & predicted values - No consistent performance difference between models 📚 https://bit.ly/3VW1ZYx

You won't want to miss this 👀 Next week, Janine Verstraete & Nan Luo are hosting a EuroQol webinar all about the EQ-TIPS, including system updates, international testing & early results from Singapore. 💻 Register today: https://bit.ly/4m3mhtJ #HRQoL #Paediatrics

Captured at our early morning start on Day 1 of the #EuroQolPlenary2025 👇 Our ‘Introductory Session for Guest Researchers’ was guided by Feng Xie and Fanni Rencz. The session set the stage for knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities at the Meeting earlier this week.

That’s a wrap! The 42nd EuroQol Plenary has come to a close. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed over the 2-day event - your insights were invaluable. 💚🇦🇹 #EuroQolPlenary2025 #HealthEconomics

After lunch, we’re kicking off three dynamic poster sessions at the #EuroQolPlenary2025; exploring how EQ-5D is being applied across a variety of clinical areas 📌 Focus areas include: bolt-ons, EQ-HWB & EQ-HWB-9, and valuation #HealthEconomics #HealthcareResearch

Community and collaboration with a quiz twist last night. Thank you to everyone who joined the pub quiz at #EuroQolPlenary2025. After a day of inspiring discussions, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect, unwind and continue the conversations in a relaxed setting

Guten Morgen 👋 It's day 2 of #EuroQolPlenary2025 and we’re starting with fresh insights from Kim Rand, Elly Stolk and Jan Busschbach. Their thought-provoking discussions will dive further into research on EuroQol instruments and how they’re shaping health measurement.

Pictured: Local host Bernhard Michalowsky joins Plenary Chairs Juanita Haagsma & Nils Gutacker on stage 📸 😄 Together, they welcomed EuroQol members & guests to the #EuroQolPlenary2025. We're looking forward to insightful discussions in the scientific programmes ahead.

Two rooms. Two topics. Parallel session this afternoon at the #EuroQolPlenary2025 💡 - In Session A, dive into Population and Health Systems - In Session B, join discussions on Valuation The choice is yours 👀

The #EuroQolPlenary2025 is underway! Last night we welcomed attendees from around the world at the opening reception, kicking off two days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in health measurement 💚 #HealthEconomics

Khanna et al. show why alternative “Y” set is better than country-specific “adult” value set when no “Y” value set exists 👇 Their study investigated how the choice of value set impacts EQ-5D-Y-3L child and proxy ratings in 5 countries 📚Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nd5Lc8

At the #EuroQolPlenary2025, the scientific sessions will discuss a wide range of topics. Get a sneak peek of what will be covered 👀👇

👶 Unlocking toddler & infant HRQoL! Join Janine Verstraete and Nan Luo on 7 Oct 2025 for the latest on EQ-TIPS: updates, testing results & what it means for measuring health across the lifespan. 💻 Save your spot: bit.ly/4m3mhtJ #HRQoL #Paediatrics

💭 Do children & adults value health differently? Xie et al. explored this by analysing Y-5L data from adolescents and adults in Canada 👉 https://bit.ly/3VRpnX1 They found - Adults showed more consistent preferences - Anchoring feasible - DCE w/ duration > DCE w/ dead #HRQoL

💚 New faces in our Science Team! We’re thrilled to welcome GuangJie Zhang, Jan Heijdra Suasnabar, Maksat Jumamyradov & Stevanus Pangestu. We're excited to see the fresh perspectives & contributions they’ll bring to EuroQol research. More about them 👉 https://bit.ly/46hQoI4

We're delighted to welcome back Nils Gutacker and Juanita Haagsma as our Plenary Chairs 👋 Both have previously guided EuroQol Plenary Meetings with energy, vision, and a deep commitment to our community. Their reflections highlight what makes these gatherings so special 👇 1/

Psychometric evidence for EQ-HWB & EQ-HWB-9 👇 Keetharuth et al. used data from 767 patients & 302 from general UK population. 🔎 Found: Reliability >0.8 Good known groups validity Good convergent validity Broad domains didn’t reduce sensitivity 📚 https://bit.ly/48hZJCc

📣 News for EQ-5D-5L users! The User Guide has been updated from v3.1 to v4.0. What's new 👇 - Digital-first focus in new Section 11 - Overhauled translations & admin modes - Fresh updates incl. sample paper version and clarified guidance 📥 Download: https://bit.ly/46lyFj8

How well do EQ-5D-Y instruments perform in kids with eczema? Tan et al. compared Y-3L, Y-5L & CHU9D in 164 children (8–18). They found - Y-3L & Y-5L: higher ceiling effects, better group discrimination - CHU9D: more responsive to self-rated change 📚 https://bit.ly/4pjUPe9

🌏 At #HTAsiaLink2025, we proudly sponsored a pre-conference workshop on measuring & valuing children’s HRQoL for HTA. Highlights included hands-on sessions with EQ-5D-Y for children/adolescents & EQ-TIPS for infants/toddlers. @prof-nancy-devlin.bsky.social#HTAsiaLink2025

A warm welcome to Bernhard, the local host for our 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025 in Vienna, Austria 👋 Get to know him: 1/

👉 Young et al. deliver the first anchor-based EQ-5D-5L MIC estimates - Avg MIC = 0.146 but varied by subtype & relapse - Self-efficacy improved utility values while cognitive issues, progressive disease, fatigue, bladder & stigma reduced utilities. 📚 https://bit.ly/47vyDaz

🇦🇹 Vienna is calling! In 2 weeks, the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025 opens its doors. EuroQol members and guests will share research on various EQ-5D methodological developments and applied studies. We look forward to welcoming you all 💚 #EuroQolPlenary2025 #HealthEconomics

👶 EQ-TIPS v2.0 is a promising tool for very young children, according to new study by Pan et al. They found: - EQ-TIPS easier for caregivers than PedsQL - Stronger validity & reliability - PedsQL more sensitive to improvements 📚 https://bit.ly/480SIFQ #EarlyChildhood #PROMs

💡 New evidence for valuation methods This study shows DCE-TTO is feasible & informative for valuing EQ-HWB: - Tasks manageable - Physical > well-being attributes - Utilities ranged –0.79/–0.59 to 1 - Attribute order & country shaped preferences 👉 https://bit.ly/4mOsxaa

OPEN now - 20th Joint Call for Proposals by the EuroQol Working Groups 📣 For more information, download the full RFP document: https://bit.ly/3MAXL3L Submit your proposal by 19 October 2025 at 23:59 CEST: https://bit.ly/3Kgqn1V Good luck with your applications! 🙌

Pan et al. tested whether adults & adolescents could differentiate EQ-5D-Y-5L levels 🧒🧑 No major preference inversions found, but differences did emerge - raising questions on how both perspectives should be included in economic evaluation. 📚 https://bit.ly/4775dzm

Martin & Baggaley et al. used EQ-5D-5L to assess healthcare workers’ health outcomes during COVID-19. 🔎 Findings - EQ VAS scores lower than general population - High anxiety/depression & pain/discomfort - Differences by sex, occupation, & deprivation 👉 https://bit.ly/3JkxqJ7 #HealthEconomics

The journal 'Health and Quality of Life Outcomes' is now accepting submissions for its new Collection on Refining the EQ-HWB instrument: psychometric evidence and methodological advances. Read more and submit here: bit.ly/4lD95Mb #MedSky