| Reflection on the definition of impairment and disability as defined by the World Health Organization. | |
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PMID: 7787194 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH) is gaining wide acceptance inside and outside the field of rehabilitation medicine. Impairment and disability are concepts which are often used interchangeably or defined differently. The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined impairment and disability in the ICIDH. In this article an analysis is made of these definitions and the characteristics that are given for the definitions. Based on this analysis, modifications for the definitions and characteristics of impairment and disability are suggested. |
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Authors:
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J W Brandsma; K Lakerveld-Heyl; C D Van Ravensberg; Y F Heerkens |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: 17 ISSN: 0963-8288 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 1995 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-07-27 Completed Date: 1995-07-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 119-27 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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National Institute for Research and Postgraduate Education in Physiotherapy, Amersfoot, The Netherlands. |
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Disability Evaluation Disabled Persons / classification* Humans Terminology as Topic World Health Organization* |
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