|
In 1980, Wood
developed a framework for the World Health Organization that provides an international
standard for disability data. In this framework, the concept of disability as encompassing
impairments, disabilities, and handicaps. Impairment in this case denoted any loss or
abnormality in physiologic or anatomic structure or function. Disability indicated any
restriction or inability (resulting from an impairment) to performance activity in the
manner considered normal for that individual. Handicap was defined as any disadvantage
(resulting from an impairment or disability) that limits the fulfillment of normal role
behavior for the individual. Wood PHN. Appreciating the consequences of disease: the
International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps. WHO Chronicle
34:376-380, 1980 |