Short Form Six Dimensions.

SF-6D

What it measures

Preference-based (utility) HRQoL derived from the SF-36/SF-12: physical functioning, role limitation, social functioning, pain, mental health, vitality; single index anchored 0 (dead) to 1 (full health)

Length and format

derived from 11 SF-36 items (6 SF-12 items for SF-6Dv2 short). health-state classification scored by a value set (UK SG/DCE valuations) (self-report questionnaire)

Language versions

Many (follows SF-36/SF-12 translations; country-specific value sets growing)

Normative data

No normative data held in our reference library for this instrument. That is a statement about our library, not about the published literature.

Licence

copyrighted - commercial

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Reference

Brazier, J., Roberts, J., & Deverill, M. (2002). The estimation of a preference-based measure of health from the SF-36. Journal of Health Economics, 21(2), 271-292.