Term: Physical Functioning

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2009-10-20

Definition:

The physical functioning scale is a summary measure from the SF-36 questionnaire, indicating a person's ability to perform a variety of physical tasks from dressing and bathing, to walking one block, to vigorous exercise. The physical functioning scale is a derived measure, addressing basic physical functioning on a scale of 0 to 100 (0 meaning unable to bathe or dress or walk one block; 100 meaning capable of vigorous activity).

Related terms 

• Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)
• SF-36

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, Burland E, The Need to Know Team, Prior H, Burchill C. Manitoba RHA Indicators Atlas 2009. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)