Table 2.
Clinically Important Differences and State Changes for SF-36, Version 2.0
| SF-36 Scale | Small Change | Moderate Change | Large Change | Value of Each State Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical functioning | 10 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
| Role–physical | 12.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 6.25 |
| Bodily pain | 10 | 20 | 30 | 10 |
| General health | 10 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
| Vitality | 12.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 6.25 |
| Social functioning | 12.5 | 25 | 37.5 | 12.5 |
| Role–emotional | 8.3 | 16.7 | 25 | 8.3 |
| Mental health | 10 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
SF-36, Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey.