Factorial Validity of the 32-Item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 in Persons With Stroke
Our results revealed poor model fit for the 1-factor model, whereas the 6-factor structure and the overall 2-level hierarchical structure were both acceptable. However, the relationships between domains and the overall score within the 2-level structure were poor. The 6-factor model is preferable due to its better fit and alignment with WHODAS 2.0's design to assess multiple life perspectives. The 6-domain structure appears the most robust for persons with stroke. Thus, the 6 domain scores of the 32-item WHODAS 2.0 are recommended.
Authors
- Chih‐Wen Twu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0869-0627)
- Sheau‐Ling Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2675-2302)
- Hsin-Yu Chiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6921-8858)
- Shih‐Chieh Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4279-522X)
- Wen‐Chou Chi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2143-5607)
- Yi‐Ching Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6069-9391)
- Ching‐Lin Hsieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3665-5717)
- Gong Hong Lin
Institutions
- Council of Independent Colleges (US)
- Procter & Gamble (Germany) (DE)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
- Young Invincibles (US)
- Norwegian Womens Public Health Association (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-08-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/npt.0000000000000536
- Primary Topic
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00