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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 22h

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!

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 1d

💬 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

Text: ‘Paper Tuesday - How do different health states impact preferences for social-care-related quality of life: an exploration of EQ-5D-5L and ASCOT using a vignette approach by Jiang, P. et al. (2025).' The background is a gradient blue with overlaid images of books and the world map.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 2d

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

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 6d

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!

New EuroQol Members Jeremy Cheng, Mina Bahrampour, and Maja Kuharic smiling at a restaurant table with dishes of food.

Group selfie of Jeremy and Mina with EuroQol Chair Rosalie Viney and colleague Annushiah Vasan Thakumar in an ornate room with sculptures and murals.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 7d

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 💚

A group of people attentively listening to a presenter at the Plenary poster session. The presenter is standing in front of informational posters displaying graphs and text.

Group of Plenary attendees viewing data charts on a digital screen at the poster session.

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ 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

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 8d

🧠 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

Text: ‘Paper Tuesday - Valuation of cognition bolt-ons for EQ-5D-5L in Japan: a comparative analysis of scaling factor and conventional models by Igarashi, A. et al. (2025).' The background is a gradient blue with overlaid images of books and the world map.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 9d

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

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Guest researchers sit facing a presentation at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025, displaying a welcome slide with an image of a grand building.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 13d

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

Group photo of the EuroQol Plenary 2025 attendees, standing on multiple levels of a brightly lit atrium with a curved, glass-paneled ceiling

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 13d

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

Attendees viewing posters in a conference room session. Text details poster sessions at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025 will take place 13:30 - 14:30 on 25 September.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Nils Gutacker leading the pub quiz with a banner for EQ-5D in the background.

A group of EuroQol Plenary 2025 attendees participate in a pub quiz.

Group of EuroQol Plenary 2025 attendees, including Juanita Haasgma, engaging in discussion about the pub quiz picture round.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 13d

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.

Kim Rand presenting at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025, gesturing towards a large presentation screen displaying graphs and images.

Elly Stolk and Jan Busschbach answering questions at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025, standing at the podium with a large projection screen in the background.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Bernhard, Juanita and Nils take a selfie at the front of a conference room filled with Plenary attendees.

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 14d

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 👀

Photo background featuring a statue in front of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. Text indicates the parallel sessions at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025 will take place from 13:30 to 14:45 on September 24.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 14d

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

Hotel interior featuring an arched glass ceiling glowing in red light, where Welcome Reception for the 42nd EuroQol Plenary is being held.

Several groups of Plenary attendees enjoying the Welcome Reception.

A group of Plenary attendees mingling at the Welcome Reception with ambient lighting in the background.

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 15d

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

Text: ‘Paper Tuesday - Implications of value set choice on EQ-5D-Y-3L child and proxy HRQoL ratings by Khanna, D. et al. (2025).' The background is a gradient blue with overlaid images of books and the world map.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 19d

At the #EuroQolPlenary2025, the scientific sessions will discuss a wide range of topics.

Get a sneak peek of what will be covered 👀👇

Image of a speaker presenting in a large conference room, with the audience seated and facing a large projection screen. Text details topics that will be discussed at the 42nd EuroQol Plenary 2025.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 19d

👶 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

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 20d

💭 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

Text: ‘Paper Thursday - Eliciting and anchoring health state preferences using discrete choice experiments among adults, adolescents, and children by Xie, S. et al. (2025).' The background is a gradient blue with overlaid images of books and the world map.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 21d

💚 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

Image featuring the four new EuroQol Science Team members: Guangzhe Zhang, Jan Heinjdra Susanabar, Mamaksyradov, and Stevan Pangestu, with their photos overlaid on a world map background.

EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 21d

💬 Juanita

“[My favourite memory] is the amazing social interactions! Whether during the breaks or in the sessions where we dove into research findings related to old and new EuroQol instruments, the conversations and insights shared truly made the experience memorable."

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 21d

💬 Nils

“I have a nice memory of the ‘speed dating’ exercise, [where] people got to interact with others that they had never met before or spoken to. It shows that we are a big family!"

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 21d

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 👇

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EuroQol Research Foundation @euroqol.bsky.social · 22d

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

Text: ‘Paper Tuesday - EQ-HWB: A psychometric assessment across 6 conditions and the general population in the U.K. by Keetharuth, A. D. et al. (2025).' The background is a gradient blue with overlaid images of books and the world map.