Definition
A person's degree of impairment in a specified body function, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—extent of impairment of body function
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyExtent of impairment of body function
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Value DomainImpairment extent code (ICF 2001) N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Impairment extent code (ICF 2001) N ".Data Type | String |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 8 | Not specified | ||
9 | Not applicable |
Comments
Guide for use:
This coding is to be used in conjunction with specified Body Functions domains. For example, 'a mild impairment of functions related to the brain' to indicate the area of impairment and, potentially, the sorts of interventions that may result in improved functioning. The body function in which an individual experiences an impairment is indicated using the metadata item Person—body function, code (ICF 2001) AN[NNNN].
Human functioning and disability