Table 2

Health status scores—SF-36

SF-36 measureMedian score (IQR2-150)
Physical functioning55  (35–75)
Physical role25 (0–75)
Bodily pain45 (32–55)
General health65 (50–77)
Vitality55 (40–70)
Social function75 (50–100)2-151
Emotional role100 (33–100)2-151
Mental health76 (60–88)
  • 2-150 IQR = interquartile range.

  • 2-151 The 75th centile coincided with the best possible score.