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DHI · Self-Perceived Handicap from Dizziness

Dizziness Handicap Inventory

For each item, rate

Answer each question based on how your dizziness or unsteadiness problem affects you.

  • Answer Yes, Sometimes, or No for each question, based on how your dizziness or unsteadiness has affected you recently.
  • Answer as if your problem were present right now, even on a day it feels mild.
  • There are no right or wrong answers — go with your first instinct.
  • This takes about five to seven minutes.
25 questionsabout 6 minutes
DHI · Self-Perceived Handicap from Dizziness
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
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Rate each item

Answer each question based on how your dizziness or unsteadiness problem affects you.

1

Does looking up increase your problem?

NoYes
2

Because of your problem, do you feel frustrated?

NoYes
3

Because of your problem, do you restrict your travel for business or recreation?

NoYes
4

Does walking down the aisle of a supermarket increase your problem?

NoYes
5

Because of your problem, do you have difficulty getting into or out of bed?

NoYes
6

Does your problem significantly restrict your participation in social activities, such as going out to dinner, going to the movies, dancing, or attending parties?

NoYes
7

Because of your problem, do you have difficulty reading?

NoYes
8

Does performing more ambitious activities — sport, dancing, household chores like sweeping or putting away dishes — increase your problem?

NoYes
9

Because of your problem, are you afraid to leave your home without having someone accompany you?

NoYes
10

Because of your problem, have you been embarrassed in front of others?

NoYes
11

Do quick movements of your head increase your problem?

NoYes
12

Because of your problem, do you avoid heights?

NoYes
13

Does turning over in bed increase your problem?

NoYes
14

Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to do strenuous housework or yard work?

NoYes
15

Because of your problem, are you afraid people may think you are intoxicated?

NoYes
16

Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to go for a walk by yourself?

NoYes
17

Does walking along a pavement increase your problem?

NoYes
18

Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to concentrate?

NoYes
19

Because of your problem, is it difficult for you to walk around your house in the dark?

NoYes
20

Because of your problem, are you afraid to stay home alone?

NoYes
21

Because of your problem, do you feel handicapped?

NoYes
22

Has your problem placed stress on your relationships with members of your family or friends?

NoYes
23

Because of your problem, are you depressed?

NoYes
24

Does your problem interfere with your job or household responsibilities?

NoYes
25

Does bending over increase your problem?

NoYes

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