Definition
A code set representing the degree of impairment in a specified body function or body structure from the Body Functions and Structures component of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF 2001).
Representation
Data Type | String |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 8 | Not specified | ||
9 | Not applicable |
Comments
Guide for use:
Impairments of body structure or body function are problems in body structure or function such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.
Impairments are recorded in terms of their extent or magnitude, nature and/or location. Determination of impairment is undertaken primarily by those qualified to evaluate physical and mental functioning or structure according to these standards.
This metadata item contributes to the definition of the concept 'Disability' and gives an indication of the experience of disability for a person.
CODE 0 No impairment
Is recorded when there is no significant variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body and its functions [0-4%].
CODE 1 Mild impairment
Is recorded when there is a slight or low variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body and its functions [5-24%].
CODE 2 Moderate impairment
Is recorded when there is a medium (significant but not severe) variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body and its functions [25-49%].
CODE 3 Severe impairment
Is recorded when there is an extreme variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body and its functions [50-95%].
CODE 4 Complete impairment
Is recorded when there is a total variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body and its functions [96-100%].
Context:
Human functioning and disability.
Origin:
World Health Organization (WHO) 2001. ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Geneva: WHO
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. ICF Australian User Guide Version 1.0. Canberra: AIHW
References
Further information on the ICF including more detailed codes, can be found in the ICF itself and the ICF Australian User Guide (AIHW 2003), at the following websites:
- WHO ICF website
http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/ - Australian Collaborating Centre ICF website
http://www.aihw.gov.au/disability/icf/index.html
This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.
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