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:
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 or body function are problems in body structure or function such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.
CODE 0 No impairment
Used when there is no significant variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body structure or its functions [0-4%].
CODE 1 Mild impairment
Used when there is a slight or low variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body structure or its functions [5-24%].
CODE 2 Moderate impairment
Used when there is a medium (significant but not severe) variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body structure or its functions [25-49%].
CODE 3 Severe impairment
Used when there is an extreme variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body structure or its functions [50-95%].
CODE 4 Complete impairment
Used when there is a total variation from accepted population standards in the biomedical status of the body structure or 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.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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