Table 2: Raw scores on the RAND 36-Item Health Survey
ItemMean ± SD*
Health now compared with 1 yr ago, no. (%)
    Better131 (32.8)
    Same203 (50.8)
    Worse66 (16.5)
Physical health composite standardized T-score58.23 ±10.49
    Physical functioning85.45 ± 23.03
Role limitations due to physical health problems78.88 ± 38.05
    Pain73.39 ± 31.85
    General health67.35 ± 20.03
Mental health composite standardized T-score57.37 ±12.03
    Social functioning81.53 ± 25.88
    Role limitation due to emotional problems69.42 ± 42.29
    Energy/fatigue62.26 ±19.79
    Emotional well-being71.8 ±19.06

Note: SD = standard deviation.

*Except where noted otherwise.