What are the Scoring and Interpretation Mechanisms?
Each of the 36 items in the SF-36 is scored on a scale, which is then transformed into a 0-100 scale for each of the eight domains. Higher scores indicate better health status. The scores for the eight domains can be combined into the PCS and MCS, providing a summary measure of overall physical and mental health. Normative data are available for different populations, allowing for comparisons across groups and over time.
