Definition
Representation
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
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Supplementary Values | 8 | Not specified | ||
9 | Not applicable |
Comments
Guide for use:
This metadata item contributes to the definition of the concept 'Disability' and gives an indication of the experience of disability for a person.
Impairments of body structure are problems in body structure such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.
Use only one code. Select the one that best describes the situation with this structure. Combinations are not possible.
CODE 0 More than one region (except both sides)
Used when the impairment is present in more than one body location (but not bilaterally see code 3); for example when burn scars affect many areas of skin.
CODE 1 Right
Used when the impairment is present to the right of the midline of the person's body.
CODE 2 Left
Used when the impairment is present to the left of the midline of the person's body.
CODE 3 Both sides (bilateral)
Used when the impairment is two-sided and disposed on opposite sides of the midline axis of the body, for example bilateral joint deformities.
CODE 4 Front
Used when the impairment is present in front of a line passing through the midline of the body when viewed from the side.
CODE 5 Back
Used when the impairment is present behind a line passing through the midline of the body when viewed from the side.
CODE 6 Proximal
Used when the impairment is situated towards the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone (opposed to distal), for example the end of the structure that is closer to the centre of the body.
CODE 7 Distal
Used when the impairment is situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone (opposed to proximal), for example the end of structure that is further away from the centre of the body.
CODE 8 Not specified
Used when there is an impairment of body structure but the location of the impairment is not recorded.
CODE 9 Not applicable
Used when it is not appropriate to code the location of an impairment of body structure.
Context:
Human functioning and disability.
Origin:
WHO 2001. ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Geneva: WHO
AIHW 2003. ICF Australian User Guide Version 1.0. Canberra: AIHW
References
- WHO ICF website
http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/ - Australian Collaborating Centre ICF website
http://www.aihw.gov.au/disability/icf/index.cfm
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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