Table A1.
ISQ Scoring instructions.
| Raw Score | Final Score |
|---|---|
| ≥15 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 11, 12 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 8, 9 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 3, 4 | 9 |
| ≤2 | 10 |
Each item of the ISQ can be scored as follows: Never = 0 points; Sometimes = 1 point; Regularly = 2 points; Often = 3 points; (Almost) always = 4 points; Calculate the sum score of the 7 ISQ items. To obtain the final ISQ score, translate the “raw” ISQ scores as follows: Interpretation: 0 = very poor, 10 excellent perceived immune status. Cut off for reduced immune functioning: ISQ < 6.