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SF-36

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SF-36
Clinical studies 36-item Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form General Health Survey An instrument used to assess multidimensional health-related QOL, which measures 8 health related parameters: physical function, social function, physical role, emotional role, mental health, energy, pain, general health perceptions; each parameter is scored from 0 to 100 Managed care 36-Item Short-Form Functional and Perceived Health Status Survey A questionnaire which measures health status; the SF-36 also includes a list of 18 self-reported chronic conditions


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Secondary outcomes (all at 24 months) included WOMAC knee physical function and stiffness scores and selected domains on the SF-36 and the hospital anxiety and depression index.
22) The MOS SF-36 is the instrument used in this study and is a general quality-of-life questionnaire that measures both physical and mental health concepts as seen from the respondent's point of view.
A reduction in quality of life measured by the SF-36 after exercise was observed in 26% (bodily pain) and 32% (mental health) of 286 Japanese seniors (Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare 2005).
 
 
 
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