World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS)

The WHODAS is a self-report tool used to assess the level of disability and functioning in individuals. It helps in identifying and quantifying the impact of health conditions on daily functioning.

Overview

The WHODAS is used to assess the level of disability and functioning.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

36

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of disability and lower functioning.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating WHODAS scores with clinical assessments of disability and functioning.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor disability.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor disability and functioning.

Research and References
World Health Organization. (2010). Measuring Health and Disability: Manual for WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0). WHO.

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World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) FAQS

What is the WHODAS used for?

The WHODAS is used to assess the level of disability and functioning.

How is the WHODAS scored?

Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater disability.

Who uses the WHODAS?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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