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handicap

A disadvantage resulting from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents fulfillment of a role that is normal for the affected individual. Examples: 1) marital role dysfunction 2) inability to function as a grandparent

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disability impairment

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functional impairment

References

  1. nlmpubs.nlm.nih.gov/hstat/ahcpr/
  2. Pearson, V. In: Assessing Older Persons, Kane & Kane (eds), Oxford University Press, 2000