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Sleep Heart Health Study

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bathe25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bathing or dressing yourself
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bathing or dressing yourself

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Bathing and dressing yourself

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bdpain25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Bodily pain
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Bodily pain

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: How much bodily pain have you had during the past 4 weeks?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
bend25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bending, kneeling, or stooping
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bending, kneeling, or stooping

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Bending, kneeling, or stooping

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
blue25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt downhearted and depressed
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt downhearted and depressed

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Have you felt downhearted and blue?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
bp_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index standardized score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no pain or limitations due to pain in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
calm25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt calm and peaceful
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt calm and peaceful

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Have you felt calm and peaceful?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
carful25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to not do work or other activities as carefully as usual
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to not do work or other activities as carefully as usual

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of emotional problems: Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
climb125
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing one flight of stairs
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing one flight of stairs

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Climbing one flight of stairs

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
climbs25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing several flights of stairs
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing several flights of stairs

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Climbing several flights of stairs

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
cmp1yr25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Compared to one year ago, your health is
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Compared to one year ago, your health is

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Compared to one year ago, how would you rate your health (much better now-much worse now)?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
date25
Date completed
Date completed

Date questionnaire was completed (days from index date)

General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
down25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
emacls25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to accomplish less than you would like
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to accomplish less than you would like

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of emotional problems: Accomplished less than you would like

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emctdn25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to cut down the amount of time you spend on work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to cut down the amount of time you spend on work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of emotional problems: Cut down on the amount of time you spend on work

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
energ25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have a lot of energy
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have a lot of energy

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Did you have a lot of energy?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
exclnt25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: My health is excellent
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: My health is excellent

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Choose (definitely True-definitely False): My health is excellent.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
exefrt25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to have difficulty performing work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to have difficulty performing work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of physical health: Had difficulty performing the work or other activities. (For example, it took extra effort.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
genhth25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: In general, your health is
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: In general, your health is

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: In general, would you say your health is (excellent, very good, good, fair, poor)?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
gh_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "believes personal health is excellent". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
happy25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been happy
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been happy

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Have you been a happy person?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
hlthlm25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Frequency that physical health or emotional problems interefered with normal social activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Frequency that physical health or emotional problems interefered with normal social activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Has your health limited your social activities (like visiting with friends or close relatives)?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
hlthy25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: As healthy as anybody I know
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: As healthy as anybody I know

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Choose (definitely True-definitely False): I am as healthy as anybody I know.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
lift25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits lifting or carrying groceries
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits lifting or carrying groceries

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Lifting or carrying groceries

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
limit25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to be limited in the kind of work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to be limited in the kind of work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of physical health: Were limited in the kind of work or other activities you were able to do

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
mcs_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Mental component scale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Mental component scale standardized score

Summary component score of mental health. Taft C et al. 2001 (PubMED ID: 11763202)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
mh_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index standardized score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "feels peaceful, happy, and calm all of the time in the past 4 weeks ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
modact25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits moderate activity
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits moderate activity

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
nrvous25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been very nervous
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been very nervous

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Have you been a very nervous person?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
painin25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Extent that bodily pain interefered with work
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Extent that bodily pain interefered with work

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 2 weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including both work outside the home and housework)?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
pcs_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical component summary standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical component summary standardized score

Summary component score of physical health. Taft C et al. 2001 (PubMED ID: 11763202)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
pep25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel full of life
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel full of life

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Did you feel full of pep?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
pf_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 10 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "performs all types of physical activities including the most vigorous without limitations due to health". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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phacls25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to accomplish less than you would like
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to accomplish less than you would like

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of physical health: Accomplished less than you would like

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phctdn25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, have you had this problem with work or other regular daily activities because of physical health: Cut down on the amount of time you spend on work

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
probsa25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical and emotional problems interefere with normal social activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical and emotional problems interefere with normal social activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors, or groups?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawbp_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index raw score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no pain or limitations due to pain in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawgh_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "believes personal health is excellent". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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rawmh_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index raw score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "feels peaceful, happy, and calm all of the time in the past 4 weeks ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawpf_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 10 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "performs all types of physical activities including the most vigorous without limitations due to health". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawre_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to emotional problem subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to emotional problem subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 3 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no problems with work or other daily activities as a result of emotional problems in the past 4 weeks ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawrp_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to physical problem subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to physical problem subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 4 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no problems with work or other daily activities as a result of physical health in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rawsf_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Social functioning subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Social functioning subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "performs normal social activities without interference due to physical or emotional problems in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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rawvt_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Vitality subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Vitality subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 4 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "feels full of pep and energy all of the time in the past 4 week ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
re_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to emotional problem subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to emotional problem subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 3 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no problems with work or other daily activities as a result of emotional problems in the past 4 weeks ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
rp_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to physical problem subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Role limitations due to physical problem subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 4 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no problems with work or other daily activities as a result of physical health in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
sf_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Social functioning subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Social functioning subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "performs normal social activities without interference due to physical or emotional problems in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
sickez25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Get sick a little easier than other people
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Get sick a little easier than other people

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Choose (definitely True-definitely False): I seem to get sick a little easier than other people.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
tired25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel tired
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel tired

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Did you feel tired?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
vigact25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits vigorous activity
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits vigorous activity

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, participating in strenuous sports

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
vt_s1
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Vitality subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Vitality subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 4 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "feels full of pep and energy all of the time in the past 4 week ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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wk1blk25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking one block
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking one block

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Walking one block

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wk1ml25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking more than a mile
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking more than a mile

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Walking more than a mile

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
wksblk25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking several blocks
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking several blocks

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Does your health now limit you in this activity, and if so, how much: Walking several blocks

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
worn25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel worn out
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel worn out

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time: Did you feel worn out?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
worse25
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Expect my health to get worse
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Expect my health to get worse

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: Choose (definitely True-definitely False): I expect my health to get worse.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS1
bp_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index standardized score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no pain or limitations due to pain in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
formdate_ql
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Date completed
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Date completed

Date of Quality of Life (QOL) form

General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
gh_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "believes personal health is excellent". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
mcs_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Mental component scale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Mental component scale standardized score

Summary component score of mental health. Taft C et al. 2001 (PubMED ID: 11763202)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
mh_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General mental health index standardized score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "feels peaceful, happy, and calm all of the time in the past 4 weeks ". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
pcs_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical component scale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical component scale standardized score

Summary component score of physical health. Taft C et al. 2001 (PubMED ID: 11763202)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
pf_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale standardized score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical functioning subscale standardized score

The subscale score is based on 10 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "performs all types of physical activities including the most vigorous without limitations due to health". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql201
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: In general, your health is
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: In general, your health is

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 1. In general, would you say your health is: (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql202
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Compared to one year ago, your health is
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Compared to one year ago, your health is

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 2. Compared to one year ago, how would you rate your health in general now? (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203a
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits vigorous activity
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits vigorous activity

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) a. Vigorous activities, such as running, lifting heavy objects, participating in strenuous sports.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203b
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits moderate activity
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits moderate activity

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) b. Moderate activities, such as moving a table, pushing a vacuum cleaner, bowling, or playing golf.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203c
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits lifting or carrying groceries
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits lifting or carrying groceries

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) C. Lifting or carrying groceries.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203d
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing several flights of stairs
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing several flights of stairs

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) d. Climbing several flights of stairs.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203e
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing one flight of stairs
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits climbing one flight of stairs

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) e. Climbing one flight of stairs.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203f
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bending, kneeling, or stooping
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bending, kneeling, or stooping

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) f. Bending, kneeling, or stooping

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203g
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking more than a mile
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking more than a mile

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) g. Walking more than a mile.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203h
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking several blocks
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking several blocks

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) h. Walking several blocks.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203i
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking one block
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits walking one block

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) i. Walking one block.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql203j
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bathing or dressing yourself
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Health limits bathing or dressing yourself

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 3. The following questions are about activities you might do during a typical day. Does your health now limit you in these activities? If so, how much? (Check one box for each question.) j. Bathing and dressing yourself.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql204a
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 4. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your PHYSICAL HEALTH? a. Cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql204b
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to accomplish less than you would like
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to accomplish less than you would like

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 4. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your PHYSICAL HEALTH? b. Accomplished less than you would like.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql204c
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to be limited in the kind of work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to be limited in the kind of work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 4. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your PHYSICAL HEALTH? c. Were limited in the kind of work or other activities you were able to do.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql204d
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to have difficulty performing work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical health caused you to have difficulty performing work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 4. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of your PHYSICAL HEALTH? d. Had difficulty performing the work or other activities. (For example, it took extra effort).

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql205a
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to cut down the amount of time you spend on work or other activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to cut down the amount of time you spend on work or other activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 5. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with regular daily activities as a result of EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? (Please check either Yes or No for each question) a. Cut down on the amount of time you spent on work or other activities.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql205b
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to accomplish less than you would like
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to accomplish less than you would like

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 5. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with regular daily activities as a result of EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? (Please check either Yes or No for each question) b. Accomplished less than you would like.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql205c
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to not do work or other activities as carefully as usual
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Emotional problems caused you to not do work or other activities as carefully as usual

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 5. During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with regular daily activities as a result of EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS (such as feeling depressed or anxious)? (Please check either Yes or No for each question.) c. Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql206
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical and emotional problems interefere with normal social activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Physical and emotional problems interefere with normal social activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 6. During the past four weeks, to what extent has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your normal social activities with family, friends, neighbors, or groups? (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql207
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Bodily pain
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Bodily pain

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 7. How much bodily pain have you had during the past four weeks? (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql208
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Extent that bodily pain interefered with work
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Extent that bodily pain interefered with work

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 8. During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (including both work outside the home and housework? (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209a
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel full of life
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel full of life

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. a. Did you feel full of pep?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209b
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been very nervous
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been very nervous

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. b. Have you been a very nervous person?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209c
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. c. Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209d
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt calm and peaceful
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Felt calm and peaceful

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. d. Have you felt calm and peaceful?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209e
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have a lot of energy
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have a lot of energy

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. e. Did you have a lot of energy?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209f
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Have felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. f. Have you felt downhearted and blue?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209g
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel worn out
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel worn out

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. g. Did you feel worn out?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209h
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been happy
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Been happy

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. h. Have you been a happy person?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql209i
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel tired
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Feel tired

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 9. These questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past 4 weeks. For each question, check the box for the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time. i. Did you feel tired?

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql210
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Frequency that physical health or emotional problems interefered with normal social activities
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Frequency that physical health or emotional problems interefered with normal social activities

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 10. During the past 4 weeks, how much of the time has your health limited your social activities (like visiting with friends or close relatives)? (Check one box.)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql211a
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Get sick a little easier than other people
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Get sick a little easier than other people

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 11. Please choose the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you. a. I seem to get sick a little easier than other people.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql211b
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: As healthy as anybody I know
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: As healthy as anybody I know

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 11. Please choose the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you. b. I am as healthy as anybody I know.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql211c
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Expect my health to get worse
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Expect my health to get worse

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 11. Please choose the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you. c. I expect my health to get worse.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
ql211d
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: My health is excellent
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: My health is excellent

Item from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

Original question: 11. Please choose the answer that best describes how true or false each of the following statements is for you. d. My health is excellent.

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
rawbp_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: Body pain index raw score

The subscale score is based on 2 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant has "no pain or limitations due to pain in the past 4 weeks". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2
rawgh_s2
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale raw score
Medical Outcomes Study SF-36: General health perceptions subscale raw score

The subscale score is based on 5 items from the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36). A high score suggests the participant "believes personal health is excellent". Ware JE and Sherbourne CD, 1992 (PubMed ID: 1593914)

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General Health/Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36)/SHHS2