SDS [Sheehan Disability Scale]

The SDS is a short, simple and cost-effective measure of disability and functional impairment.

Created by Dr. David Sheehan. Copyright Dr. David Sheehan. Cannot be used without permission. Requires license fee.

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Work / School

The symptoms have disrupted your work / school work (work includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work, or training):

 

Social Life

The symptoms have disrupted your social life / leisure activities:

Family Life / Home Responsibilities

The symptoms have disrupted your family life / home responsibilities:

Days Lost: On how many days in the last week did your symptoms cause you to miss school or work or leave you unable to carry out your normal daily responsibilities?

Days Unproductive: On how many days in the last week did you feel so impaired by your symptoms, that even though you went to school or work, your productivity was reduced?


 

Self-report scales are for screening purposes only, and must be interpreted by a qualified health professional in conjunction with clinical assessment. They cannot be used alone for diagnostic or treatment purposes.