WHODAS 2.0 in community rehabilitation: a qualitative investigation into the validity of a generic patient-reported measure of disability

Abstract

While WHODAS 2.0 content coverage appears comprehensive, the questionnaire in its current form tends to favor a medical construct of disability. We recommend caution when applying WHODAS 2.0 in contexts such as community rehabilitation, where social aspects of disability may be considered important. Further investigation of the measure's construct validity might be warranted.