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WHODAS 2.0
WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION
DISABILITYASSESSMENTSCHEDULE2.0

36-item version, proxy-administered


This questionnaire asks about difficulties due to health conditions experienced by the person about
whom you are responding in your role as friend, relative or carer. Health conditions include diseases or
illnesses, other health problems that may be short or long lasting, injuries, mental or emotional problems,
and problems with alcohol or drugs.

Think back over the past 30 days and, to the best of your knowledge, answer these questions thinking
about how much difficulty your friend, relative or carer had while doing the following activities. (Note: the
questionnaire uses the term “relative” to mean “friend”, “relative” or “carer”.) For each question, please
circle only one response.

H4a I am the ___________ (choose 1= husband or wife 5= other relative


one) of this person.
2= parent 6= friend

3= son or daughter 7= professional carer

4= brother or sister 8= other (specify)


______________

a Questions H1–H3 appear at the end of the questionnaire.

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WHODAS 2.0
WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION 36
DISABILITYASSESSMENTSCHEDULE2.0
Proxy

In the past 30 days, how much difficulty did your relative have in:

Understanding and communicating

D1.1 Concentrating on doing something for ten None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
minutes? cannot do

D1.2 Remembering to do important things? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

D1.3 Analysing and finding solutions to problems None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
in day-to-day life? cannot do

D1.4 Learning a new task, for example, learning None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
how to get to a new place? cannot do

D1.5 Generally understanding what people say? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D1.6 Starting and maintaining a conversation? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

Getting around

D2.1 Standing for long periods such as 30 None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
minutes? cannot do

D2.2 Standing up from sitting down? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D2.3 Moving around inside their home? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D2.4 Getting out of their home? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D2.5 Walking a long distance such as a None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
kilometre [or equivalent]? cannot do

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WHODAS 2.0
WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION 36
DISABILITYASSESSMENTSCHEDULE2.0
Proxy

Because of their health condition, in the past 30 days, how much difficulty did your relative have in:

Self-care

D3.1 Washing his or her whole body? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D3.2 Getting dressed? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

D3.3 Eating? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

D3.4 Staying by himself or herself for a few None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
days? cannot do

Getting along with people

D4.1 Dealing with people he or she does not None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
know? cannot do

D4.2 Maintaining a friendship? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

D4.3 Getting along with people who are close to None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
him or her? cannot do

D4.4 Making new friends? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

D4.5 Sexual activities? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or


cannot do

Life activities

D5.1 Taking care of his or her household None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
responsibilities? cannot do

D5.2 Doing his or her most important household None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
tasks well? cannot do

D5.3 Getting all the household work done that is None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
needed? cannot do
D5.4 Getting the household work done as None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
quickly as needed? cannot do

If your relative works (paid, non-paid, self-employed) or goes to school, complete questions D5.5–D5.8,
below. Otherwise, skip to D6.1 near the top of the following page.

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WHODAS 2.0
WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION 36
DISABILITYASSESSMENTSCHEDULE2.0
Proxy

In the past 30 days, how much difficulty did your relative have in:

D5.5 His or her day-to-day work/school? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D5.6 Doing his or her most important work/ None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
school tasks well? cannot do

D5.7 Getting all the work done that is needed? None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
cannot do

D5.8 Getting the work done as quickly as None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
needed? cannot do

Participation in society in the past 30 days

D6.1 How much of a problem did your relative None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
have in joining in community activities (for cannot do
example, festivities, religious or other
activities) in the same way as anyone else
can?

D6.2 How much of a problem did your relative None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
have because of barriers or hindrances in cannot do
the world around him or her?

D6.3 How much of a problem did your relative None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
have living with dignity because of the cannot do
attitudes and actions of others?

D6.4 How much time did your relative spend on None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
his or her health condition, or its cannot do
consequences?

D6.5 How much has your relative been None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
emotionally affected by his or her health cannot do
condition?

D6.6 How much has his or her health been a None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
drain on his or her financial resources or on cannot do
the financial resources of other relatives?

D6.7 How much of a problem did you or the rest None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
of his or her family have because of his or cannot do
her health problems?

D6.8 How much of a problem did your relative None Mild Moderate Severe Extreme or
have in doing things by himself or herself cannot do
for relaxation or pleasure?

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WHODAS 2.0
WORLDHEALTHORGANIZATION 36
DISABILITYASSESSMENTSCHEDULE2.0
Proxy

H1 Overall, in the past 30 days, how many days were these


difficulties present? Record number of days ____

H2 In the past 30 days, for how many days was your relative
totally unable to carry out his or her usual activities or work Record number of days ____
because of any health condition?

H3 In the past 30 days, not counting the days that your relative
was totally unable, for how many days did your relative cut Record number of days ____
back or reduce his or her usual activities or work because of
any health condition?

This completes the questionnaire. Thank you for participating.

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Common questions

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The WHODAS 2.0 differentiates between the severities of health-related difficulties using a scale from None to Extreme or cannot do for each assessed item. This stratification provides nuanced insights into functional impairments across life domains, enabling practitioners to tailor interventions according to the severity of difficulties. It ensures a deeper understanding of patient needs, facilitating personalized and efficient care planning .

WHODAS 2.0 captures the complexity of personal care and independent living skills through a detailed assessment of daily self-care tasks (D3.1 - D3.4), including washing, dressing, eating, and self-supervision over extended periods. It leverages a graded scale to articulate the extent of difficulties, acknowledging varying levels of functional impairment, and systematically evaluates these areas to reflect the overall impact on independence and personal care .

The WHODAS 2.0 questionnaire serves as a tool to assess disabilities and difficulties related to health conditions, capturing the impact across several life domains. It is structured with 36 items that evaluate activities and participation according to different degrees of difficulty (None, Mild, Moderate, Severe, Extreme or cannot do) over the past 30 days. The areas assessed include understanding and communicating, mobility, self-care, interpersonal interactions, life activities, and participation in society, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject’s functional state .

WHODAS 2.0 assesses life activity domains such as self-care, dealing with others, and household responsibilities (D3.1 - D5.4). These activities correlate with a person's ability to lead an independent life. By evaluating tasks like washing, dressing, eating, and managing household tasks, WHODAS 2.0 determines how health conditions may impair general well-being, reflecting one's capacity for self-sufficiency and effective functioning in society .

WHODAS 2.0 evaluates emotional ramifications of an individual's health condition through questions such as D6.5, which asks about the emotional effect of the health condition. Financial ramifications are assessed by questions like D6.6, which evaluates the extent to which a person's health condition has been a financial burden on themselves or their relatives. The instrument gives insight into personal and familial impact, emphasizing both emotional well-being and economic strain .

WHODAS 2.0 addresses barriers to societal participation by including items like D6.2 and D6.3, which focus on problems due to environmental hindrances and societal attitudes affecting participation. It critiques accessibility and societal inclusivity, contrasting individual capabilities with external constraints, thus highlighting how societal conditions can exacerbate difficulties brought on by health conditions .

The proxy administration of the WHODAS 2.0 allows relatives, friends, or carers to report on behalf of individuals unable to self-report, ensuring those with cognitive or communicative impairments are represented in assessments. This method may introduce subjective biases, affecting data interpretation, as proxies can only provide responses based on observable behaviors and their perceptions, which might not fully encompass the individual's experiences .

The WHODAS 2.0 assesses the influence of health-related problems on maintaining employment or education through specific items (D5.5 to D5.8) that inquire about the difficulty in performing day-to-day work or school tasks. It measures the degree of difficulty the subject faces in completing essential tasks well, finishing all required work, and executing tasks promptly, with response options ranging from None to Extreme or cannot do .

WHODAS 2.0 examines difficulties in interpersonal relationships and social participation through sections dedicated to 'Getting along with people' (D4.1 - D4.5) and 'Participation in society' (D6.1 - D6.7). It inquires about challenges in dealing with strangers, maintaining friendships, and joining community activities, thus recognizing how health conditions affect one's social integration and interpersonal relations .

The WHODAS 2.0 offers insights into the impact of health conditions on day-to-day functionality by examining difficulties experienced across various domains, such as understanding, mobility, self-care, work, and social interactions. It quantifies the severity of impact by recording days with difficulties (H1), complete inability to perform activities (H2), and reduced activity days (H3), providing a month-long perspective on daily functionality impairment .

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