What guidelines should be followed when including other measures with the SF-36® Health Survey in the same questionnaire?
When combining the SF-36® with other measures, it is best to put the SF-36® first, to be consistent with the standard followed when normative SF-36® data were gathered. The ordering of questions may affect responses. A clear break in the questionnaire between each measure or topic helps in standardizing the context and informing the respondent. Use of a similar print font and style of presentation for questions and response choices throughout the questionnaire, across measures and topics, reduces errors.
