Structures of the cardiovascular, immunological and respiratory systems
5
Structures related to the digestive, metabolism and endocrine systems
6
Structures related to genitourinary and reproductive systems
7
Structures related to movement
8
Structure of the skin and related structures
Supplementary values:
The
above are ICF chapter headings. For 3, 4 and 5-digit codes under these chapter headings, please refer to the Body Structures component of the ICF.
Collection and usage attributes
Guide for use:
Body structures are anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their components.
The 'Body structures' classification is a neutral list of structures that can be used to record relative positive or neutral body structure as well as impairment of body structure.
'Impairments' of body structure are problems in body structure such as a loss or significant departure from population standards or averages.
This metadata item, in conjunction with Impairment extent code X, enables the provision of information about the presence and extent of impairment for any given body structures; with Impairment nature code N, the provision of information about the nature of the impairment for given body functions; and Impairment location code N, the location of the impairment for given body functions.
'Body functions' and 'Body structures' together represent one of the three components that define the concept 'Disability'. 'Activities and participation' and 'Environmental factors' are the other two components.
Collection methods:
Where multiple body structures or impairments of body structures are recorded, the following prioritising system should be useful:
The first recorded body structure or impairment of body function is the one having the greatest impact on the individual.
Second and subsequent body structure or impairment of body function are also of relevance to the individual.
The prefix s denotes the domains within the component of Body Structures.
Codes at the ICF chapter level (i.e. single digit headings such as '3' for the 'Structures involved in voice and speech') may be recorded. If further detail is required, the Body Structures component of the ICF provides 3, 4 and 5-digit codes. For example, in the Body Structures classification there are these codes:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare which is the Australian Collaborating Centre for the World Health Organization Family of International Classifications.
Origin:
World Health Organization (WHO) 2001. ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Geneva: WHO
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. ICF Australian User Guide V1.0. Canberra: AIHW
Reference documents:
Further information on the ICF can be found in the ICF itself and the ICF Australian User Guide (AIHW 2003), at the following websites:
