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The SF36 is a standardised QoL assessment tool that is useful in pre and post situations. Further info can be obtained via: the Medical Outcomes Trust URL: http://www.outcomes-trust.org/ or Anne Bowlings texts of measuring health. Data can be compared against national populations too, which is sometimes useful, e.g., the Welsh Health Survey, 1995, 1998 Ms Sophia Bird Powys Health Promotion Officer (Research and Evaluation) tel: 01874-711661 X4678 fax: 01874-711618 >>> Dr Jan Bell <[log in to unmask]> 10/20 2:50 pm >>> I am assisting the British Naturopathic Association in initiating research into outcome of naturopathic treatment. The patient spectrum is very wide - similar to primary care - and we would like to use some outcome measures which are well validated in this setting to measure changes in health status, quality of life and well-being. Can anyone advise on the most appropriate tools for measurement, useful contacts, or how to access up to date versions of the questionnaires? Jan Bell %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%