ASSESSMENT OF DISABILITY

DISABILITY: Lack of ability to perform an activity within the normal range resulting from impairment.

METHOD:    PULHEM’S –

                                    P          =          Physique

                                    U         =          Upper extremity

                                    L          =          Lower extremity

                                    H         =          Hearing

                                    E          =          Eyes

                                    M        =          Mental stability

GRADING:

§  Mild               < 40 %           

§  Moderate      > 40 %

§  Severe            75 %  

§  Profound      100 %

DISABILITY GRADING

GRADES

1.      [Unilateral involvement]: With minimal (or) no func impairment

2.      [Bilateral involvement]: Without impairment of Balance

3.      [Mild disability]: Restricted in his activities but can lead independent life

4.      [Severe disability]: Able to stand & walk unaided but is markedly handicapped

5.      [Handicap]: Confinement to bed (or) wheel chair