The Swedish SF-36 Health Survey III. Evaluation of criterion-based validity: Results from normative population

被引:357
作者
Sullivan, M [1 ]
Karlsson, J
机构
[1] Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Hlth Care Res Unit, Inst Internal Med, S-41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
[2] Univ Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
关键词
health status assessment; SF-36 Health Survey; cross-cultural evaluation; validity; general population; norms;
D O I
10.1016/S0895-4356(98)00102-4
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
学科分类号
摘要
Assumptions of the variation in SF-36 scale scores were tested in relation to external criteria in 8930 respondents comprising the Swedish norming population. Physical health scales were strongly associated with age, while small differences were found for the Mental Health scale across age groups. Females reported poorer health than males, particularly in ages between 30-40 and over 70. Worse health profiles were associated with social risk factors (unemployment, divorce, etc.). The disability pension rate was strongly related to reduced Physical Functioning and increased Bodily Pain. The use of medical care was reflected in general health scores (i.e., the lower the scale score, the higher the care consumption). Self-reported physical and psychological symptoms were selectively related to SF-36 scales. All SF-36 scales, except Mental Health, were more strongly related to ratings of health satisfaction than to global quality of life. Combinations of the SF-36 well-being scales explained a substantial part of the variance of these ratings. In conclusion, the performed criterion-validity tests support the cross-cultural stability of the SF-36. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.
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页码:1105 / 1113
页数:9
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