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impairment
The loss or abnormality of physical or psychological capacities.
Examples:
1) loss of a limb
2) limited range of motion
3) mental impairment
3) visual changes
Impairment may be:
1) physiological
2) psychological
3) anatomical
4) functional
Ratings of impairment may include:
1) pain
2) mobility and joint motion limitations
3) activities of daily living
a) basic activities of daily living
b) instrumental activities of daily living
Related
disability
handicap
Specific
cognitive impairment
functional impairment
mobility impairment
sensory impairment
vestibular dysfunction
General
pathologic process
References
- nlmpubs.nlm.nih.gov/hstat/ahcpr/
- Pearson, V. In: Assessing Older Persons, Kane & Kane (eds),
Oxford University Press, 2000