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The EQ-5D - a generic quality of life measure - is a useful instrument to measure quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease A five-item non-PD-specific questionnaire is a useful measure of quality of life in Parkinson's disease, according to this study. The EQ-5D is a validated measure of quality of life consisting of five questions concerning mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. A visual analog scale indicating general health is also included. The questionnaire is included in the article. One-hundred-twenty-four PD patients completed the EQ-5D, SF-36 (a longer generic health questionnaire), the PDQ-39 (a disease-specific measure), the Beck Depression Inventory, and other measures. The authors report, "The EQ-5D summary score correlated strongly with the PDQ-39 (p<0.0001), as well as the physical score of the SF-36 (p<0.0001)." EQ-5D scores were also correlated with Hoehn & Yahr stage, Schwab and England disability scale, UPDRS motor score, and depression score. The authors note, "The EQ-5D may be a particularly suitable generic instrument for patients with Parkinson's disease as it is a very mobility-based questionnaire," and its five questions address core areas that are particularly relevant to PD. A Schrag, C Selai, M Jahanshahi, N Quinn J Neurol, Neurosurg, Psychiatry 2000;69:67-73 http://www.wemove.org janet paterson 53 now / 44 dx cd / 43 onset cd / 41 dx pd / 37 onset pd tel: 613 256 8340 url: "http://www.geocities.com/janet313/" email: [log in to unmask] smail: POBox 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada