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. Six item short form economic research service, usda september 2012 revision notes. Applicability of the 12item shortform health survey in. Health conditions include diseases or illnesses, other health problems that may be short. General health item because it is an item common to many hrqol measures 8. The sf12 is a multipurpose short form survey with 12 questions, all selected. 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 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. Pdf the iranian version of 12item short form health survey.
Four items in the second version were changed from dichotomous to fivelevel. 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. The sf36 is a measure of health status and an abbreviated variant of it, the sf6d, is commonly used in health economics as a variable in the qualityadjusted life year calculation to determine the costeffectiveness of a health treatment. 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 short form health survey sf36 to reproduce the physical component summary and mental component summary scales in the general us population n2,333. To evaluate the applicability of the 12 item short form health survey sf 12 as an instrument to measure health related quality of life in a sample of patients with progressive. The short form 36 health survey is a 36 item, patientreported survey of patient health. Survey is administered as a questionnaire and can be selfadministered or completed through an interview. As part of the medical outcomes study mos, a multiyear, multisite study to explain variations in patient outcomes, rand developed the 36 item short form health survey sf36. 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. Adult measures of general health and healthrelated quality.
Mental functioning was measured using sf 12 12 item short form health survey, a widely used and reliable instrument that measures respondents general quality of life and focuses both on mental. The sf36 includes one multi item scale that assesses eight health. 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. 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. Adult measures of general health and healthrelated. The 12item general health questionnaire ghq 12 is widely used as a unidimensional instrument, but factor analyses tended to suggest that it contains two or three factors. Table 2 shows the chinese hk specific sf 12 items, in comparison with the standard sf 12 items. Using the 12item short form health survey sf12 to measure quality of life among older people. The 12item medical outcomes study short form health survey version 2. The sf12 is a shorter version of the sf36 and uses only 12 questions to measure functional.
Pdf the 12item medical outcomes study short form health. Does the 12item general health questionnaire contain. Validity of the mental health component scale of the 12. The sf 12 is a multipurpose short form survey with 12 questions, all selected from the sf36 health survey. The sf12 is a multipurpose short form survey with 12 questions, all selected from the sf36 health survey ware, kosinski, and keller, 1996. Using the 12item short form health survey sf12 to assess. The shortform sf36 health survey national center for. Any patient who completes the sf36 or the sf 12 can be uniquely classified according to the sf6d. The developers of the sf36 have consequently suggested that a 12item subset of the items may accurately reproduce the two summary component scores. 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. 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.
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. 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. Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner. The resulting shortform survey instrument provides a solution to the problem faced by many investigators who must restrict survey length. The numbers in brackets correspond to the question numbers in the sf36 health survey. Users manual for the medical outcomes study mos core measures of health. All kinds of people across the country are being asked these same questions.
The 12item short form health survey sf12 was developed for the medical outcomes study mos, a multiyear study of patients with chronic conditions. The short form 36 health survey rand corporation and john e. The 12item medical outcomes study short form health survey. The sf36 includes one multi item scale that assesses eight health concepts. The vr 12 health survey item content was developed and modified from a 36 item health survey. The short form 36 was derived from the general health survey of the medical outcomes study by stewart and colleagues 1988. The resulting short form survey instrument provides a solution to the problem faced by many investigators who must restrict survey length. 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. Users manual for the medical outcomes study mos core measures of health related quality of life.
Pdf using the 12item short form health survey sf12 to. The sf6d is a classification for describing health derived from a selection of sf36 items. Feb 19, 2020 because the 12 item short form health survey version 2 sf12v2 is a widely validated measure of selfreported physical and mental health, and has been infrequently used to assess environmental or natural disaster related exposures, this study attempted to characterize the selfreported mental and physical health of members of a socially and. The 12item medical outcomes study short form health.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The sf36 and sf12 are multiitem generic health surveys intended to measure general health concepts not speci. The fs does not contain scoring information, because scoring is vary. Sf12 patient questionnaire hoag orthopedic institute. 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.
Jul 25, 20 using the 12item short form health survey sf 12 to measure quality of life among older people ulf jakobsson phd 1 aging clinical and experimental research volume 19, pages 457 464 2007 cite this article. Sf12v2 is a shortened form 12 items of the sf36v2 health survey. Is the standard sf12 health survey valid and equivalent. The iranian version of 12 item short form health survey sf 12. Oct 21, 2016 the sf36 is a multipurpose survey designed to capture adult patients perceptions of their own health and wellbeing. The instrument contains eight subscales as original 36 item questionnaire.
Reliability was estimated using internal consistency and validity was assessed using known groups. The objective of this study was to validate the sf 12 health survey in heart and stroke patients using a communitybased study. It is particularly useful in large population health. Pdf the iranian version of 12item short form health. Questionnaire is available here in html format a pdf version of the sf36 is also available here, for ease of administration it fits on 2 pages. Medical outcomes study questionnaire short form 36 health survey sf36 about. Page 1 of 2 12 item, selfadministered 12 item version, selfadministered this questionnaire asks about difficulties due to health conditions. Nov 11, 2004 the 12 item general health questionnaire ghq 12 is widely used as a unidimensional instrument, but factor analyses tended to suggest that it contains two or three factors. Short form 12 item version 2 health survey abilitylab.
This is a generic assessment of healthrelated quality of life hr qol from the clientpatients perspective. Key method 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. Twelveitem shortform health survey definition of twelve. 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.
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. The second measure is the physical health summary score from the short form 12 sf 12 contained in the meps adult saq asked in the middle to later part of each calendar year. For each of the following questions, please circle. Short form 12 item version 2 health survey rehabmeasures. The resulting 12 item short form sf 12 achieved multiple r squares of 0. Article pdf available in aging clinical and experimental. Medical outcome short form 36 health survey clintools. Not much is known about the usefulness of the ghq 12 factors, if they exist, in revealing betweenpatient differences in clinical states and health. Proceedings of the 22nd annual sas users group international conference, 112812. Medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey sf36. Medical outcomes study 36 item short form health survey.
Medical outcomes study short form 36 item sf36 and short form 12 item sf 12 health surveys description purpose. Not much is known about the usefulness of the ghq 12 factors, if they exist, in revealing betweenpatient differences in clinical states and health related quality of life. Medical outcome short form 36 health survey questionnaire availability. Raw score of general health gh as part of version 2. Scoring and interpretation instructions can be found in the users manual. Of the 3,362 patients, 2,341 70% returned the sf 12. The use of the 12 item short form health status instrument in a longitudinal study of patients with stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Sf36 is a structured, selfreport questionnaire that the patient can generally complete with.
The sf36 is a multipurpose survey designed to capture adult patients perceptions of their own health and wellbeing. A 12 item shortform health survey construction of scales and preliminary tests of reliability and validity john e. The sf36 and sf 12 are multi item generic health surveys intended to measure general health concepts not speci. Construction of scales and preliminary tests of reliability and validity article pdf available in medical care 343. These measures rely upon patient selfreporting and are now widely utilized by. The sf 12 is a wellvalidated health inventory containing 12 questions on a number of dimensions of physical and mental health. Regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey sf36 to reproduce the. The six item short form of the survey module and the associated six item food. Their answers and yours will help to improve health care for everyone. A 36 item short form sf36 was constructed to survey health status in the medical outcomes study. The food security questions in the 6 item module are essentially. The sf36 is a measure of health status and an abbreviated variant of it, the sf6d, is commonly used in health economics as a variable in the qualityadjusted life year calculation to determine the costeffectiveness of a health. The 12 item medical outcomes study short form health survey version 2.
Pdf the 12item medical outcomes study short form health survey version 2. Sf36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered qualityoflife measures. Use of the 12item shortform sf12 health survey in an. 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 sf 12 is a wellvalidated health inventory containing 12 questions on a number of dimensions of physical and mental health symptoms and functioning. Pdf regression methods were used to select and score 12 items from the medical outcomes study 36item shortform health survey. The aim of this study was to validate the sf 12 in iran. 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. Construction of scales and preliminary tests of reliability and validity created date. This information will help keep track of how you feel and how well you are able to do your usual activities. This is a generic assessment of health related quality of life hr qol from the clientpatients perspective. Pdf using the 12item short form health survey sf12. 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. Medical outcomes study questionnaire short form 36 health survey this survey asks for your views about your health.
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 sf36 was designed for use in clinical practice and research, health policy evaluations, and general population surveys. The iranian version of 12item short form health survey sf. During the past 4 weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities.
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