Which of the following is directly assessed as part of the SF-36?
The SF-36 (Short-form 36) is a 36-item, patient-reported survey that measures patient-rated functioning and well-being.
The SF-36 is comprised of the following eight scales (four pertain to physical health, and four to mental health):
The measure can be completed by the patient on their own and takes approximately eight minutes to do.
The SF-36 is comprised of the following eight scales (four pertain to physical health, and four to mental health):
- physical functioning
- role limitations due to physical health problems
- bodily pain
- general health
- vitality (energy/fatigue)
- social functioning
- role limitations due to emotional problems
- mental health (psychological distress and psychological well being).
The measure can be completed by the patient on their own and takes approximately eight minutes to do.
