Validating the SF-36 health survey questionnaire: new outcome measure for primary care.

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John Brazier · University of Sheffield

Robert A. Harper · University of Sheffield

Nev Jones · University of Sheffield

Alicia O’Cathain · University of Sheffield

Kristi Thomas · University of Sheffield

Tim Usherwood · University of Sheffield

L Westlake ·

Abstract

The SF-36 is a promising new instrument for measuring health perception in a general population. It is easy to use, acceptable to patients, and fulfils stringent criteria of reliability and validity. Its use in other contexts and with different disease groups requires further research.

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Health disparities and outcomes Health and Wellbeing Research Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

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Published in: BMJ

Volume 305, Issue 6846, pp. 160-164

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.305.6846.160

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Validating the SF-36 health survey questionnaire: new outcome measure for primary care.

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