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ArticleBJPsych open2025

Validation of the 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Silvia Amoretti, Juan Jesús Crespín, Montse Corrales, Carla Torrent, Derek Clougher, Santiago Biel, Carolina Ramos-Sayalero, Pol Ibáñez, Ferran Mestres, Christian Fadeuilhe and 2 more

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Silvia AmorettiGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6017-2734
Juan Jesús CrespínGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2501-0618
Montse CorralesGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.
Carla TorrentBiomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.
Derek ClougherBiomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Barcelona, Spain.
Santiago BielDepartment of Psychiatry, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
Carolina Ramos-SayaleroGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.
Pol IbáñezGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.
Ferran MestresDepartment of Psychiatry, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
Christian FadeuilheGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5821-347X
Vanesa RicharteGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.
Josep Antoni Ramos-QuirogaGroup of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR)https://ror.org/01d5vx451, Barcelona, Spain.

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Abstract

backgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with psychosocial functioning difficulties and valid measures of disability are needed for this population. The 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is widely used to measure disability but has not been validated in the adult ADHD population.

aimsThis study aims to assess the psychometric properties of the WHODAS 2.0 in adults with ADHD, and to examine differences in disability levels between ADHD subtypes and gender.

methodA cross-sectional study was conducted with 577 adults with ADHD (mean age: 38.24, s.d = 12.23; 52.3% male). ADHD severity was assessed using the ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) and Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S) Scale, while functionality was measured with the WHODAS 2.0 and the Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST). Analyses included: (a) Cronbach's

resultsThe WHODAS 2.0 demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's

conclusionsThe WHODAS 2.0 demonstrates psychometric properties that suggest it is a valid and reliable tool for assessing disability in adults with ADHD.

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adult ADHDassessmentAttention deficit hyperactivity disordervalidityWHODAS

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PMID41140142
PMCPMC12569619

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