Table 2 Comparison of scores for the eight dimensions of the SF-36 between caregivers and the general population
From: Quality of life in Chinese family caregivers for elderly people with chronic diseases
| Â | Caregiver | General population | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |||
Physical Function (PF) | 90.65 ± 8.53 | 87.92 ± 16.98 | 4.397 | <0.001 |
Role Physical (RP) | 52.64 ± 34.39 | 77.50 ± 34.86 | −14.581 | <0.001 |
Bodily Pain (BP) | 84.60 ± 9.91 | 82.22 ± 16.98 | 2.408 | 0.016 |
General Health (GH) | 52.36 ± 13.15 | 62.51 ± 17.88 | −15.570 | <0.001 |
Vitality (VT) | 66.52 ± 10.39 | 68.17 ± 17.63 | −3.196 | 0.002 |
Social Function (SF) | 75.71 ± 16.71 | 80.67 ± 19.98 | −5.935 | <0.001 |
Role Emotional (RE) | 40.96 ± 35.09 | 67.86 ± 39.44 | −15.220 | <0.001 |
Mental Health (MH) | 65.67 ± 11.86 | 68.47 ± 16.90 | −4.762 | <0.001 |