Results provide a profile of functioning across the domains, as well as an overall disability score.
This instrument is cross-culturally developed, and applicable across the spectrum of cultural and educational backgrounds. Minimum Reading Level Literacy is not necessary for completion of this instrument. Written and verbal prompts are provided to respondents to aid memory for key information. Proxy versions also are available. Based on psychometric analyses and further field testing in early 1999, the measure was shortened to 36 items, and a 12-item screening questionnaire was also developed.