WHODAS-12
WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (12-item)
The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (12-item) (WHODAS-12) is a 12-item functioning / qol assessment for adults. It typically takes about 5 minutes to complete, producing a total score from 12 to 60 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
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5 min
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About the WHODAS-12
The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (12-item) (WHODAS-12) is a 12-item functioning / qol assessment for adults. It typically takes about 5 minutes to complete, producing a total score from 12 to 60 where higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
First published in 2010 by Üstün TB, Kostanjsek N, Chatterji S, Rehm J, World Health Organization, the WHODAS-12 is free to use for clinical and research purposes with attribution. With Psyche Assess you can send the WHODAS-12 to clients online, score it automatically, and generate a clinician-ready report in seconds.
WHODAS-12 questions
- 1
Standing for long periods such as 30 minutes.
- 2
Taking care of your household responsibilities.
- 3
Learning a new task, for example, learning how to get to a new place.
- 4
How much of a problem did you have joining in community activities (e.g., festivities, religious or other activities)?
- 5
How much have you been emotionally affected by your health condition?
- 6
Concentrating on doing something for 10 minutes.
- 7
Walking a long distance such as a kilometre (or equivalent).
- 8
Washing your whole body.
- 9
Getting dressed.
- 10
Dealing with people you do not know.
- 11
Maintaining a friendship.
- 12
Your day-to-day work / school.
Items reproduced from a documented, freely usable source. Item wording is preserved exactly as published.
Scoring & interpretation
| Range | Band | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 12–24 | None / mild | Minimal disability burden. |
| 25–36 | Moderate | Moderate disability — review the functional domains and consider intervention. |
| 37–48 | Severe | Severe functional impairment; clinical assessment and structured support recommended. |
| 49–60 | Very severe | Very severe disability; multidisciplinary review indicated. |
Higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.
Frequently asked questions
How many items does the WHODAS-12 have?
The WHODAS-12 has 12 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete.
How is the WHODAS-12 scored?
Item responses are summed for a total score from 12 to 60, where higher scores indicate greater severity. Totals fall into the interpretive bands shown above.
Is the WHODAS-12 free to use?
The WHODAS-12 is free to use for clinical and research purposes provided the authors are credited and the item wording is not altered.
Who is the WHODAS-12 for?
The WHODAS-12 is designed for adult and is used by clinicians, researchers, and integrated-care teams.
Source & references
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