Overview of the SF-36 Physical Component Summary (PCS) calculation. The PCS is derived from 8 SF-36 subscales using factor scoring: Physical Functioning (PF), Role-Physical (RP), Bodily Pain (BP), and General Health (GH) load most heavily on PCS. Norm-based score: mean 50, SD 10 in the US general population.
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