20 Questions
Which term refers to a loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function?
Impairment
Which term refers to a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner considered normal for a human being?
Disability
Which term refers to a disadvantage that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a social role that is normal?
Handicap
Which term refers to a problem with a structure or organ of the body?
Impairment
Which term refers to a functional limitation with regard to a particular activity?
Disability
Which term refers to a disadvantage in filling a social role in life relative to a peer group?
Handicap
What is the specific type of Cerebral Palsy that David has?
Spastic Diplegia
What kind of therapy may be currently available to lessen David’s impairment?
Physical therapy
What can improve David’s level of disability considerably?
Physical therapy and special equipment
In what areas does David's CP prevent him from fulfilling a normal role?
Home, preschool, and community
What is the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) endorsed as?
The international standard to describe and measure health and disability
What does ICF stress on, rather than on disability?
Health and functioning
What do Activity Limitations refer to in the ICF framework?
Difficulties an individual may have in executing activities
What do Environmental Factors (e) make up in the ICF framework?
The physical, social and attitudinal environment in which people live and conduct their lives
What is the main objective of ICF?
To describe patients' situations in a common language
What does the ICF framework introduce as a universal concept?
Disability
What does Body Function (b) describe in the ICF framework?
Psychological functions of body systems (including psychological functions)
What are Participation Limitations according to the ICF framework?
Problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations
What is stressed as both a problem of a person's body and social phenomena according to ICF?
Disability
What does diagnosis alone not predict?
Service needs, length hospitalization, level of care or functional outcomes
Test your knowledge on the definitions and distinctions between impairment, disability, and handicap. Explore the impact of these concepts on individuals' abilities and social roles.
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