Obesity medicine
WHO-5 Well-Being Index - operational shell
The WHO-5 is a widely used wellbeing measure in clinical practice.
What is the WHO-5?
The WHO-5 Well-Being Index - operational shell (WHO-5) is a widely used psychometric assessment in obesity medicine clinical practice. Clinics use it to collect structured patient responses that support clinical review and documentation.
Who uses the WHO-5?
Clinicians in obesity medicine settings use the WHO-5 as part of intake, assessment, and outcome monitoring workflows. It provides structured evidence to support clinical judgement.
Why clinics use the WHO-5
- Structured screening and outcome measurement
- Consistent evidence for clinical review
- Supports documentation and record keeping