At present, the most popular generic measure of outcomes is probably the 36 item short form health survey sf36. Using the 12 item short form health survey sf 12 to measure quality of life among older people article pdf available in aging clinical and experimental research 196. The sf12 is a selfreported outcome measure assessing the impact of health on an individuals everyday life. The short form 36 was derived from the general health survey of the medical outcomes study by stewart and colleagues 1988. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n2,333. Please respond to each item as accurately as possible, and try not to skip any item. Ihwa short current 5 pages oklahoma city university. Not much is known about the usefulness of the ghq12 factors, if they exist, in revealing betweenpatient differences in clinical states and healthrelated quality of life. Twelveitem shortform health survey definition of twelve. A random sample of the general population aged 15 years and over living in tehran, iran completed the sf12. The iranian version of 12item short form health survey. The 12item short form health survey sf12 as a shorter alternative of the sf36 is largely used in health outcomes surveys. A 36 item short form sf36 was constructed to survey health status in the medical outcomes study.
The sf12 is a shorter version of the sf36 and uses only 12 questions to measure functional. Their answers and yours will help to improve health care for everyone. Between november 1995 and august 1996, 3,362 patients were invited to join the hunter heart and stroke register in new south wales, australia and to complete the sf12 health survey. Based on a much longer survey developed in the 1980s by ware, j. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36 item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n2,333. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n 2,333. The 36item short form health survey sf36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered qualityoflife measures. The 36 item short form health survey sf36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered qualityoflife measures. Assessing the reliability of the short form 12 sf12. General health status in psoriasis patients, as assessed by the 12. This integrative health and wellness assessment short form is intended for. The six item short form of the survey module and the associated six item food. The short form 36 health survey questionnaire sf36 is used to indicate the health status of particular populations, to help with service planning and to measure the impact of clinical and social interventions. Pdf the iranian version of 12item short form health.
The sf36 and sf12 are multiitem generic health surveys intended to measure general health concepts not speci. The short form 36 health survey is a 36item, patientreported survey of patient health. The sf12 is the abridged practical version of the 36item short form health survey sf36 that is developed as an applicable instrument for measuring healthrelated quality of life 1, 2. Short form 36 sf36 is a selfreport health related qualityoflife hrqol questionnaire, widely used in dialysis patients. The 12item short form health survey sf12 was developed for the medical outcomes study mos, a multiyear study of patients with chronic conditions. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities like visiting with friends, relatives, etc. The vr12 health survey item content was developed and modified from a 36item health survey. The short form 12 health survey measures generic health concepts relevant across age, disease, and treatment groups. The 12item medical outcomes study short form health survey. For each of the following questions, please circle. Medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey. Pam reliably predicts future er visits, hospital admissions and readmissions, medication adherence and more. All kinds of people across the country are being asked these same questions.
Pdf using the 12item short form health survey sf12 to. Using the 12item short form health survey sf12 to measure quality of life among older people article pdf available in aging clinical and experimental research 196. This is a generic assessment of healthrelated quality of life hr qol. The sf 12 is the abridged practical version of the 36 item short form health survey sf36 that is developed as an applicable instrument for measuring health related quality of life 1, 2. This study assessed the screening utility of the 12item shortform health surveys sf12 mental health component scale mcs12 for diagnosable depression and anxiety disorders in a general population sample, and thus, the validity of this scale as a measure of mental health in epidemiological research. Shortform 36 sf36 is a selfreport healthrelated qualityoflife hrqol questionnaire, widely used in dialysis patients. Medical outcomes study questionnaire short form 36 health. This survey was developed at rand as part of the medical outcomes study. The resulting 12 item short form sf 12 achieved multiple r squares of 0.
The 12item medical outcomes study short form health survey version 2. The resulting short form survey instrument provides a solution to the problem faced by many investigators who must restrict survey length. User notes following the questionnaire were revised to be consistent with current practice and with new labels for ranges of food security and food insecurity introduced by usda in 2006. Indicate the frequency with which you engage in each item by shading e one of the. The food security questions in the 6item module are essentially unchanged from those in the original module first implemented in 1995 and described previously in this. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the. Pdf the 12item medical outcomes study short form health. The resulting shortform survey instrument provides a solution to the problem faced by. The sf36 includes one multi item scale that assesses eight health concepts. It consists of physical and mental component scores pcsmcs, ranging from 0 to 100. The short form12 health survey measures generic health concepts relevant across age, disease, and treatment groups. It is one of the most widely used generic measures of healthrelated quality of life and has been shown to discriminate between subjects with different chronic conditions and between subjects with different. Reliability was estimated using internal consistency and validity was assessed using known groups. Pdf the iranian version of 12item short form health survey.
This study assessed the screening utility of the 12 item short form health survey s sf 12 mental health component scale mcs 12 for diagnosable depression and anxiety disorders in a general population sample, and thus, the validity of this scale as a measure of mental health in epidemiological research. The 12 item short form health survey sf 12 was developed for the medical outcomes study mos, a multiyear study of patients with chronic conditions. The veterans rand 12item health survey vr12 the following questions ask for your views about your healthhow you feel and how well you are able to do your usual activities. The objective of this study was to validate the sf12 health survey in heart and stroke patients using a communitybased study. Keller, phd regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medi cal outcomes study 36 item short form health survey sf36 to reproduce. The short form 36 health survey is a 36 item, patientreported survey of patient health. To improve efficiency, the shortform 12 sf12 was developed to reproduce pcs and mcs. Proceedings of the 22nd annual sas users group international conference, 112812. The short form36 was derived from the general health survey of the medical outcomes study by stewart and colleagues 1988. Already a subscriber login subscribe to proqolid to access to full information. The sf36 was designed for use in clinical practice and research, health policy evaluations, and general population surveys. The sf 12 is a wellvalidated health inventory containing 12 questions on a number of dimensions of physical and mental health symptoms and functioning.
Testretest reliability and minimal detectable change on balance and ambulation tests, the 36item shortform health. General health status in psoriasis patients, as assessed by. Sf12v2 is a shortened form 12 items of the sf36v2 health survey. Medical outcomes study short form 36 rehabmeasures database. The sf36 includes one multiitem scale that assesses eight health concepts. Adult measures of general health and healthrelated. Pdf regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey. Adult measures of general health and healthrelated quality. Sep 16, 2009 the 12 item short form health survey sf 12 as a shorter alternative of the sf36 is largely used in health outcomes surveys. The fs does not contain scoring information, because scoring is vary.
Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component. Assessing the reliability of the short form 12 sf12 health. This information will help keep track of how you feel and how well you are able to do your usual activities. Construction of scales and preliminary tests of reliability and validity article pdf available in medical care 343. Validity of the mental health component scale of the 12item. Short form 12 item version 2 health survey abilitylab. General health status in psoriasis patients, as assessed. The iranian version of 12item short form health survey sf.
This project examined psychometric properties of a russian translation of the 12item shortform health survey questionnaire sf12 to assess physical and. Pdf to present descriptive data, study psychometric abilities, and investigate the characteristics of nonrespondents to sf12. The second measure is the physical health summary score from the short form12 sf12 contained in the meps adult saq asked in the middle to later part of each calendar year. Assessing quality of life after traumatic brain injury. The aim of this study was to validate the sf12 in iran. Oct 21, 2016 the sf36 is a multipurpose survey designed to capture adult patients perceptions of their own health and wellbeing. Survey is administered as a questionnaire and can be selfadministered or completed through an interview. Use of the 12item shortform sf12 health survey in an.
It is one of the most widely used generic measures of health related quality of life and has been shown to discriminate between subjects with different chronic conditions and between subjects with different. Validity of the mental health component scale of the 12. The 12item medical outcomes study short form health. The instrument contains eight subscales as original 36item questionnaire. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. The iranian version of 12 item short form health survey sf 12. Scoring and interpretation instructions can be found in the users manual. The sf36 is a multipurpose survey designed to capture adult patients perceptions of their own health and wellbeing. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n 2,333. Between november 1995 and august 1996, 3,362 patients were invited to join the hunter heart and stroke register in new south wales, australia and to complete the sf 12 health survey. Short form 12 item version 2 health survey rehabmeasures. It was developed with support from the us department of veterans affairs.
Shortform 12 or shortform 36 to measure qualityoflife. Sixitem short form economic research service, usda september 2012 revision notes. Does the 12item general health questionnaire contain. The objective of this study was to validate the sf 12 health survey in heart and stroke patients using a communitybased study. Scaled score that reflects surveyeereported general health as part of version 1. The 12 item medical outcomes study short form health survey version 2. Pdf using the 12item short form health survey sf12. Generic patientreported outcome pro measures like the sf12 assess general health and wellbeing or healthrelated quality of life hrqol, including the impact of any and all illnesses on a broad range of. Reliability was estimated using internal consistency and validity was. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component. The iranian version of 12item short form health survey sf12. The sf12 is a wellvalidated health inventory containing 12 questions on a number of dimensions of physical and mental health symptoms and functioning. At present, the most popular generic measure of outcomes is probably the 36item short form health survey sf36.
This is a generic assessment of health related quality of life hr qol from the clientpatients perspective. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n2,333. The shortform sf36 health survey national center for. A 36item shortform sf36 was constructed to survey health status in the medical outcomes study. It provides a comprehensive, psychometrically sound, and efficient way to measure health from the patients point of view by scoring standardized responses to standard questions.
A random sample of the general population aged 15 years and over living in tehran, iran completed the sf 12. Medical outcomes study questionnaire short form 36 health survey sf36 about. This is a generic assessment of healthrelated quality of life hr qol from the clientpatients perspective. Survey is administered as a questionnaire and can be selfadministered or. Generic patientreported outcome pro measures like the sf 12 assess general health and wellbeing or health related quality of life hrqol, including the impact of any and all illnesses on a broad range of functional domains. A 12 item shortform health survey construction of scales and preliminary tests of reliability and validity john e. The 12item general health questionnaire ghq12 is widely used as a unidimensional instrument, but factor analyses tended to suggest that it contains two or three factors.
Medical outcomes study questionnaire short form 36 health survey this survey asks for your views about your health. Users manual for the medical outcomes study mos core measures of healthrelated quality of life. Users manual for the medical outcomes study mos core measures of health related quality of life. Of the 3,362 patients, 2,341 70% returned the sf 12. To improve efficiency, the short form 12 sf 12 was developed to reproduce pcs and mcs.
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