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A multidimensional view of health
1School of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Western Ontario, Elborn College, London, Ontario, Canada. leshaw@uwo.ca
Education for Health (Abingdon, England)
|March 15, 2005
Summary
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework can improve healthcare provider awareness of community health services. Utilizing the ICF promotes inter-organizational education and knowledge sharing for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Interprofessional Education
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Specialized healthcare structures lead to service fragmentation.
- Independent functioning of health and rehabilitation organizations limits provider interaction.
- Healthcare professionals often lack awareness of available community health services.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore the conceptual basis of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
- Demonstrate ICF's utility in educational settings to enhance provider awareness of health services.
- Promote a broader understanding of health for complex patient care and knowledge sharing.
Main Methods:
- Employs a single case study design.
- Utilizes the ICF's conceptual framework.
- Focuses on demonstrating enhanced understanding and knowledge sharing among providers.
Main Results:
- The ICF framework facilitates mutual understanding of diverse health services.
- The ICF aids in sharing knowledge about services across organizational boundaries.
- Case study illustrates the practical application of the ICF in an educational context.
Conclusions:
- The ICF provides a conceptual basis for inter-organizational educational initiatives.
- It enhances knowledge sharing among healthcare workers and organizations.
- The ICF promotes a multidimensional view of health, improving comprehensive patient care and understanding of health determinants.