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Table 1 The Washington Group Short Set of Questions

From: Disaggregation of humanitarian data by disability: a realist evaluation of the use of the Washington Group Questions to support more inclusive practices

Questions

Answers

Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all

Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all

Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all

Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all

Do you have difficulty (with self-care such as) washing all over or dressing?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all

Using your usual (customary) language, do you have difficulty communicating, for example, understanding or being understood by others?

No difficulty; Some difficulty; A lot of difficulty; Cannot do at all