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Table 1 The Japanese version of the simple, intuitive descriptions of the ICF categories

From: Supporting the clinical use of the ICF in Japan – development of the Japanese version of the simple, intuitive descriptions for the ICF Generic-30 set, its operationalization through a rating reference guide, and interrater reliability study

Code

Title ENG

Simple intuitive descriptions

b130

Energy and drive functions

Mental functions that cause self-driven activities in daily life.

b134

Sleep functions

Necessary and sufficient sleep

b152

Emotional functions

Mental functions that control emotions appropriately

b280

Sensation of pain

Existence of pain

b455

Exercise tolerance functions

Physical capacity needed for activities of daily living

b620

Urination functions

Functions related to urinating stably in daily life

b640

Sexual functions

Mental and physical functions related to the sexual act

b710

Mobility of joint functions

Range and ease of movement of joints

b730

Muscle power functions

Muscle strength that is required for daily living

d230

Performing daily routines

Planning and carrying out daily activities

d240

Handling stress and other psychological demands

Coping with stress and/or distractions from tasks demanding responsibliity

d410

Changing basic body position

Changing body position such as standing up, sitting down, lying down, and squatting

d415

Maintaining a body position

Maintaining a body position such as sitting and standing

d420

Transferring oneself

Transferring onself, such as moving from a bed to a wheel chair

d450

Walking

Walking on level ground (including outdoors and rough roads)

d455

Moving around

Moving differently from walking such as going up and down the stairs, running, etc.

d465

Moving around using equipment

Moving around by using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, etc.

d470

Using transportation

Using various means of transportation to move around as a passenger

d510

Washing oneself

Cleaning, wiping and drying one’s whole body or body parts

d520

Caring for body parts

Caring for teeth, hair, beard, nails, skins, etc.

d530

Toileting

Managing urination, defecation, and menstruation appropriately in daily life, including cleaning oneself afterwards

d540

Dressing

Putting on and taking off clothes and footwear according to climatic and social conditions

d550

Eating

Eating safely by using necessary utensils

d570

Looking after one’s health

Performing self-management activities to ensure one’s own physical and mental well-being

d640

Doing housework

Doing housework (other than cooking) that is required in one’s daily life

d660

Assisting others

Assisting family members or others with their activities of daily living

d710

Basic interpersonal interactions

Interacting with people in an appropriate manner, such as showing respect, warmth, and consideration of different ideas and opinions

d770

Intimate relationships

Creating and maintaining close relationships between individuals, such as between husband and wife, or lovers etc.

d850

Remunerative employment

Engaging in remunerative work

d920

Recreation and leisure

Engaging in recreational or leisure activities