Table 1.

Brief Description of Each SF-36 Factor

	Health-related Quality of Life Measure
Role-Emotional	Problems with work/daily activity as a result of emotional problems
Role-Physical	Problems with work/daily activity as a result of physical problems
Social Functioning	Interference with normal social activities due to physical or emotional problems
General Health	Evaluates personal health and perception of whether it will get worse or better
Mental Health	Amount of time with feelings of nervousness and depression vs peacefulness, happiness, and calm
Bodily Pain	Degree of limitations due to physical pain
Vitality	Feeling tired and worn out vs full of energy
Physical Functioning	Ability to perform all physical activities from bathing or dressing to vigorous workouts