Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS)
Self-report disability scale across work/school, social and family/home domains (Sheehan 1996). Each domain 0–10 visual analogue. Total 0–30.
Score interpretation
→ Continue current management. Reassess if symptoms change.
→ Optimise primary treatment. Consider psychological therapy if not already in place. Monitor at follow-up.
→ Step up treatment intensity (combined pharmacotherapy + therapy). Workplace adjustments per Equality Act. Reassess at 4–6 weeks.
→ Specialist secondary-care review. Consider crisis input, social-work referral, financial assistance (PIP). Address suicide risk and substance misuse. Hospital admission if functional collapse.
Interpretation bands for the Sheehan. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Acute Behavioural Disturbance / Rapid Tranquillisation · RCEM 2022; RCPsych 2022; NICE NG10
- Self-Harm Presentation · NICE NG225 (2022)
- Capacity Assessment (Mental Capacity Act) · MCA 2005; Code of Practice
- Acute Psychosis Management · NICE CG178 2014
- Depression Management · NICE CG90 2022
- Lithium Therapy Monitoring · NICE CG185
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.