Ware JE, Gandek B. Overview of the SF-36 Health Survey and the International Quality of Life Assessment (IQOLA) Project.
J Clin Epidemiol 1998;
51:903-12. [PMID:
9817107 DOI:
10.1016/s0895-4356(98)00081-x]
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Abstract
This article presents information about the development and evaluation of the SF-36 Health Survey, a 36-item generic measure of health status. It summarizes studies of reliability and validity and provides administrative and interpretation guidelines for the SF-36. A brief history of the International Quality of Life Assessment (IQOLA) Project is also included.
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