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Impairment extent code (ICF 2001) N

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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
Format N
Maximum character length 1

Values

Value Meaning Start Date End Date
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:


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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