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== Objective == | == Objective == | ||
The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a frequently-used, self-reported health measure. | |||
It comprises 36 questions which cover eight domains of health: 1) limitations in physical activities because of health problems; 2) limitations in social activities because of physical or emotional problems; 3) limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems; 4) bodily pain; 5) general mental health (psychological distress and well-being); 6) limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems; 7) vitality (energy and fatigue); and 8) general health perceptions<ref name=":0">Ware Jr., J.E. and Sherbourne, C.D. (1992) The MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). I. Conceptual Framework and Item Selection. Medical Care, 30, 473-483. </ref>. | |||
== Intended Population == | == Intended Population == | ||
The original authors designed the SF-36 for use at the individual level in clinical practice and research and at the population level for health policy evaluations, and general population surveys<ref name=":0" />. | |||
== Method of Use == | == Method of Use == | ||
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Objective[edit | edit source]
The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) is a frequently-used, self-reported health measure.
It comprises 36 questions which cover eight domains of health: 1) limitations in physical activities because of health problems; 2) limitations in social activities because of physical or emotional problems; 3) limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems; 4) bodily pain; 5) general mental health (psychological distress and well-being); 6) limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems; 7) vitality (energy and fatigue); and 8) general health perceptions[1].
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
The original authors designed the SF-36 for use at the individual level in clinical practice and research and at the population level for health policy evaluations, and general population surveys[1].
