Functioning, disability and quality of life
Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS)
Score interpretation for Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
- Clinical review
- Not independently reviewed
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- Coverage
- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | HoNOS; twelve-item working-age adult form |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Health of the Nation Outcome Scales (HoNOS) |
Clinician score entry
Enter the total only when the twelve clinical ratings are available and scored with the applicable glossary.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter the total only when the twelve clinical ratings are available and scored with the applicable glossary.
Scoring method
Twelve 0–4 ratings sum to 0–48. The unknown code 9 is not a severity value.
Interpretation & limitations
- The total summarizes behavior, impairment, symptoms and functioning; individual problems still matter.
- Do not count unknown ratings as zero. HoNOSCA, HoNOS-LD and secure-care additions are separate versions.