handicap

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Introduction

A disadvantage resulting from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents fulfillment of a role that is normal for the affected individual.

Examples:

  • marital role dysfunction
  • inability to function as a grandparent

More general terms

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References

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