WHODAS-2
Pronunciation: WHO-das-two
Also written as: WHODAS-2 — World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0
World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule, a standardized instrument for measuring health and disability levels.
Full Definition
The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS-2) is a generic assessment instrument developed by WHO to provide a standardized method for measuring health and disability across different health conditions and cultural contexts. It assesses functioning in six domains: cognition, mobility, self-care, getting along with others, life activities, and participation in society. The WHODAS-2 is increasingly used in psychiatric settings as it provides a comprehensive view of functional impairment beyond symptom severity, making it valuable for treatment planning and outcome measurement.
Usage
Usage note: Increasingly preferred over GAF for functional assessment in clinical practice.
In Context
- "WHODAS-2 scores indicated significant impairment in social functioning despite symptom improvement." — Research assessment
- "The WHODAS-2 assessment provided objective data for disability determination proceedings." — Legal documentation