Functioning, disability and quality of life
Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS)
Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
- Clinical review
- Not independently reviewed
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- Coverage
- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | IDEAS; Indian disability assessment; current official protocol required |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Use the applicable current Government of India assessment instructions and the required qualified clinical assessment. Record functioning and illness duration with supporting history.
Scoring method
Four disability-domain ratings and illness-duration component per applicable official protocol.
Interpretation & limitations
- Interpret the prescribed disability components in the formal assessment context.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- The website does not calculate a certification percentage or issue eligibility findings. Verify current notified rules and required authority before formal use.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.