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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
A comprehensive and holistic nature of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) makes it extremely useful in clinical practice. <ref>Saleeby P. ICF and Application in Clinical Practice Course. Plus 2022</ref> The primary purpose of applying International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) into clinical practice is to establish a common language for defining health and health-related states between different providers. The main goal is to improve communication between healthcare workers and people with disabilities when health-related topics are discussed. This goal can be achieved
A comprehensive and holistic nature of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) makes it extremely useful in clinical practice. <ref name=":0">Saleeby P. ICF and Application in Clinical Practice Course. Plus 2022</ref> The primary purpose of applying the ICF into clinical practice is to establish a common language for defining health and health-related states between different providers. The goal is to improve communication to enhancing decision making among healthcare and social care professionals.<ref name=":0" />


== WHO Disability Assessment Schedule ==
== WHO Disability Assessment Schedule ==
The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule enable clinical professionals to create functional profiles of their clients and their patients to develop more informed interventions that includes all relevant domains: health conditions, activities and participation, and environmental factors. Thus, the ICF can be useful at enhancing decision making among healthcare and social care professionals.


=== Framework ===
=== Framework ===

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

A comprehensive and holistic nature of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) makes it extremely useful in clinical practice. [1] The primary purpose of applying the ICF into clinical practice is to establish a common language for defining health and health-related states between different providers. The goal is to improve communication to enhancing decision making among healthcare and social care professionals.[1]

WHO Disability Assessment Schedule[edit | edit source]

The WHO Disability Assessment Schedule enable clinical professionals to create functional profiles of their clients and their patients to develop more informed interventions that includes all relevant domains: health conditions, activities and participation, and environmental factors. Thus, the ICF can be useful at enhancing decision making among healthcare and social care professionals.

Framework[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

ICF-Based Tools/ICF Informed Tools[edit | edit source]

Framework, classification, The ICF-based tools, the ICF-informed tools (WHODAS, ICF checklist)


Case Study[edit | edit source]

The patient sustained a burn injury to the hand causing damage to the integrity of the skin structure.

Goals:

  1. Defining ICF codes that correspond to this patient's injury for the purpose of assessment
  2. Choosing ICF developed qualifiers or qualifiers specific to the profession you represent


Body structure codes (s codes) according to specificity :

  • s810: structures of the area of skin
  • s8102:skin of the upper extremity

Body functions (b codes) following the skin healing process:

  • b810: protective functions of the skin may be impaired temporarily
  • b820: functions of the skin for repairing breaks and other damage to the skin (from wound stage to scar formation)
    • Inclusion and exclusion criteria can be applied to the body functions domain:
      • Inclusion: function of scab formation, healing, scaring; bruising and keloid formation
      • Exclusion: protective function of the skin; other functions of the skin.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Saleeby P. ICF and Application in Clinical Practice Course. Plus 2022