scholarly journals International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for children and youth with CP: contributions to clinical practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Schiariti ◽  
Melissa Selb ◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Maureen O'Donnell
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Sets

Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to Clinical Practice and Research in Acquired Brain Impairment

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Tate ◽  
Michael Perdices
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Graphical Representation ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Health States ◽  
Core Sets

AbstractThe International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a taxonomy that classifies health states and health conditions. It is a complex and detailed taxonomy, with 1,424 categories, covering body structures and functions, activities and participation, and environmental factors. The complexity and detail, however, can serve as a barrier in its everyday application. A number of strategies have been developed to facilitate use of the ICF in clinical and research practice, including the development of ‘core sets’. In this article, we present another method which will assist both the newcomer and those more familiar with the ICF. Along with a description of the ICF structure and contents, the article presents a graphical representation of ‘ICF trees’ as a vehicle to more readily grasp the detail of the ICF structure and contents and facilitate its use in the area of acquired brain impairment.

scholarly journals Implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Core Sets for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy: Global Initiatives Promoting Optimal Functioning

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verónica Schiariti ◽  
Egmar Longo ◽  
Alexander Shoshmin ◽  
Ludmila Kozhushko ◽  
Yanina Besstrashnova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets ◽  
Global Initiatives

Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Core Sets for children and youth with cerebral palsy (CP) offer service providers and stakeholders a specific framework to explore functioning and disability for assessment, treatment, evaluation, and policy purposes in a global context. Objective: Describe global initiatives applying the ICF Core Sets for children and youth with CP, with a focus on contributions to clinical practice and challenges in their implementation. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Ongoing initiatives applying the ICF Core Sets for CP in Russia, Poland, Malawi, and Brazil are included. Results: The main contributions of applying the ICF Core Sets for children and youth with CP include: (1) an objective description of abilities and limitations in everyday activities; (2) a consistent identification of facilitators and barriers influencing functioning; (3) a practical communication tool promoting client-centered care and multidisciplinary teamwork; and, (4) a useful guideline for measurement selection. The main challenges of adopting the ICF Core Sets are related to lack of ICF knowledge requiring intense training and translating results from standardized measures into the ICF qualifiers in a consistent way. Conclusions: Global initiatives include research and clinical applications at the program, service and system levels. The ICF Core Sets for CP are useful tools to guide service provision and build profiles of functioning and disability. Global interprofessional collaboration, capacity training, and informatics (e-records) will maximize their applications and accelerate adoption.

Audiological Rehabilitation After Cochlear Implantation: A New Model Developed Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artur Lorens ◽  
Griet Mertens ◽  
Anja Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Abstract Background: There is a need for a more holistic approach to treating hearing impairment, as it affects many aspects of a person’s life, not just their hearing. This article describes how The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), particularly the ICF core sets for hearing loss, can be used to plan and evaluate the audiological (re)habilitation of cochlear implant (CI) recipients. Using the ICF core sets should help clinicians better address not only hearing impairment but also its consequences.Methods: The opinions of experts were gathered on their clinical experience about the most relevant ICF categories and codes to describe audiological rehabilitation after cochlear implantation. For the relevant ICF categories, the most commonly used audiological assessment tools and methods were identified.Results: The most relevant codes for Body Functions and Structures, Activity, and Participation were identified. These include: structure of the inner ear (s260), auditory nerve (s260), brainstem (s1105), midbrain (s1101), diencephalon (s1102), and cortical lobe (s110); sound detection (b2300); sound discrimination (b2301); localization of sound source (b2302); lateralization of sound (b2303); speech discrimination (b2304); listening (d115); communicating with – receiving – spoken messages (d310); handling stress and other psychological demands (d240); using communication devices and techniques (d360); conversation (d350); family relationships (d760); school education (d820); remunerative employment (d850); and community life (d910). The appropriate questionnaires as an assessment tools were proposed.Conclusions: Using the ICF can help target the holistic (re)habilitation of CI recipients and reduce hearing loss-induced deficits in function, activity, and participation.

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