This is a measurement tool that the Measurement and Understanding workstream have identified as relevant for use in quality improvement projects within the renal setting. We have included information on this measurement tool, and where possible, attached the tool and further information related to its use. Please feel free to download any of the information on this tool below.
If you have any queries about the use of this tool please contact the chair of the Measurement and Understanding workstream via Katie.Fielding@nhs.net. We’d also love to hear from you, if you have used this information in a quality improvement project.
Katie Fielding has also produced a blog providing further information on a number of other useful measurement tools recommended by the Measurement and Understanding workstream available on the KQuIP hub here.
EQ-5D-5L tool – This is a questionnaire is designed to measure health-related quality of life. It can measure this across disease groups. It is most well known as one of the measures used within the Transforming Participation in CKD project and can be used to assess the impact of interventions to improve health-related quality of life. Further information on the EQ-5D-5L can be found in the below proforma.