The MOS 36-ltem short-form health survey (SF-36): I. Conceptual framework and item selection
JE Ware Jr, CD Sherbourne - Medical care, 1992 - journals.lww.com
Abstract A 36-item short-form (SF-36) was constructed to survey health status in the Medical
Outcomes Study. The SF-36 was designed for use in clinical practice and research, health
policy evaluations, and general population surveys. The SF-36 includes one multi-item scale
that assesses eight health concepts: 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) …
Outcomes Study. The SF-36 was designed for use in clinical practice and research, health
policy evaluations, and general population surveys. The SF-36 includes one multi-item scale
that assesses eight health concepts: 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) …
