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A Review of the Short Form Health Survey–Version 2.
- Source :
- Journal of Nursing Measurement; 2019, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p77-86, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background and Purpose: The Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) is a commonly used measure of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this study was to review research articles that used the SF-12v2 survey for three age groups: adolescents, young to middle-aged adults, and middle to older-aged adults. Methods: EBSCO, CINAHL, and Ovid Journal databases were searched, and 12 articles were identified. Results: We found that the SF-12v2 was used with diverse age groups. Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.60 to 0.87, which support the internal consistency and reliability. The convergent validity of the SF-12v2 was supported in some studies. Conclusions: The current line of evidence indicated that the SF-12v2 is easy to use, reliable, and valid. Future research needs to evaluate the population health status and HRQOL changes over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HEALTH status indicators
QUALITY of life
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10613749
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nursing Measurement
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136340699
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1891/1061-3749.27.1.77