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SF-36 and SF-12 health surveys  

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  • The SF-36® Health Survey is a questionnaire with 36 standardized questions (items) used to assess generic health outcomes, which are often referred to as patient-reported outcomes (PRO) or health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The SF-36 measures eight domains of health outcomes: physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role-emotional, and mental health. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; SF-36 and SF-12 Health Surveys]

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