Table 1.

Sample of Content Analysis for Generic Health Assessments

DCC*FSQSF-36SIPQWB
Physical
    Functioning
        SexualXX
        ADLXXXXX
        MobilityXX
        IADLXXXXX
        High levelXXX
    Pain
        LevelXXXX
        LimitationsXX
    Cognition
        MemoryXX
        LanguageXX
    Symptoms
        Senses, CNSX
        EliminationXX
        Lung, skinX
        Eating/swallowXX
    Indicators
        BP, BMI
Emotional
    Functioning
        DistressXXXXX
        Well-beingXX
    Self-esteem
    Sexual satisfactionX
    Health perceptions
        PresentXXXX
        FutureX
        Recent changeXXX
    Behaviors
        Tob/Alc
    VitalityXXX
    Quality of lifeX
Social
    Functioning
        Work/roleXXXXX
        PleasureXXX
    Interactions
        FrequencyX
        DiversityX
    SupportX
  • * DCC, Dartmouth COOP charts; FSQ, functional status questionnaire; SF-36, MOS short form 36; SIP, sickness impact profile; QWB, quality of well-being s.cale

  • From National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

  • From National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).