OECD Long-Term Disability Questionnaire
Measures self-reported long-term physical, sensory, and daily living disabilities.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The OECD Long-Term Disability Questionnaire was developed by J.R. McWhinnie (1981). It is designed to measure Long-term disability and functional limitations. The scale is intended for use with General adult population.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Sensory Functioning, Mobility and Physical Functioning, Activities of Daily Living.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory Functioning | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Mobility and Physical Functioning | 6,7,8,9,14 | 5 |
| Activities of Daily Living | 10,11,12,13,15,16 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Yes, without difficulty, 1 = Yes, with minor difficulty, 2 = Yes, with major difficulty, 3 = No, not able to.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 48. Interpretation guidelines:
- No disability: 0 – 0
- Mild disability: 1 – 16
- Moderate disability: 17 – 32
- Severe disability: 33 – 48
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.