WHODAS 2.0
Pronunciation: WHO-das two-point-oh
Also written as: WHODAS 2.0 — World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0
The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, a standardised instrument measuring health and disability levels across six functional domains.
Full Definition
WHODAS 2.0 (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule, version 2.0) is a generic assessment tool based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). It evaluates functioning in six domains: cognition, mobility, self-care, getting along, life activities, and participation. Scores can be derived from 12-item or 36-item versions and converted to a 0–100 disability score. In editorial contexts, the version number must be retained (WHODAS 2.0, not WHODAS or WHODAS II). It is used across psychiatric, physical, and rehabilitation medicine literature, making accurate transcription of the name critical for cross-disciplinary documents.
Usage
Usage note: Retain '2.0' as part of the official name at all times. The abbreviation should be written in all capitals.
In Context
- "WHODAS 2.0 scores were collected at baseline and at 12-week follow-up to measure changes in participation across all six domains." — Clinical trial outcome report
- "Authors were reminded to cite WHODAS 2.0, not 'WHODAS version 2', in the methods section." — Manuscript style check