Social Disability And Social Functioning Measurement In Polish Psychiatric Research

This article is an attempt to add to the discussion on the actual state of art in the field of psychiatric social functioning and social disability measurement concerning research tools in Poland. Proceedings in Polish psychometric research in psychiatry with such instruments as Medical Outcomes Study SF-36, tools related to the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps and its revisions (GSDSII) and Health Related Quality of Life (WHO-DASII) are included in the paper. The need for assessment of practical utilization in the broader health care system context is underscored. Therefore the demand for further intensive studies in Poland still remains valid.