QF21

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Difficulty or need for assistance with general life tasks or life management

Index terms

  • Difficulty or need for assistance with general life tasks or life management
  • difficulty with carrying out tasks and daily routine
  • difficulty with life management tasks
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  • life management problem
  • Difficulty with dealing with change such as relocation
  • Migration and difficulty adjusting to a new culture

Inclusions

  • difficulty with carrying out tasks and daily routine

Exclusions from above levels

  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2137227940 – Dependence on enabling machines or devices

Sibling codes

  • QF20 – Difficulty or need for assistance with learning
  • QF22 – Difficulty or need for assistance with communication
  • QF23 – Difficulty or need for assistance with mobility
  • QF24 – Difficulty or need for assistance with self-care
  • QF25 – Difficulty or need for assistance with relationships
  • QF26 – Difficulty or need for assistance with household tasks
  • QF27 – Difficulty or need for assistance at home and no other household member able to render care
  • QF28 – Difficulty or need for assistance with work activities
  • QF29 – Difficulty or need for assistance with major areas of life
  • QF2A – Difficulty or need for assistance with community participation
  • QF2B – Need for continuous supervision
  • QF2Y – Difficulty or need for assistance with other specified activity
  • QF2Z – Difficulty or need for assistance with unspecified activity

Foundation entity

Difficulty or need for assistance with general life tasks or life management – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2127627914

Part of: 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services