Chapter 15 SF36 Quality of Life Survey

15.1 Background

The SF36 Quality of Life Survey measures 8 general aspects of physical and mental health:

• vitality
• social functioning
• role-emotional
• mental health
• physical functioning
• role-physical
• bodily pain
• general health

and 2 composite scores for:

• physical component score
• mental component score

For each, the population normed scores are compiled. For each, the population norms have an average of 50. So, scores > 50 are above the population norm and scores < 50 are below.

More information on the SF36 Quality of Life survey can also be found at https://www.rand.org/health/surveys_tools/mos/36-item-short-form.html.