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Maladies imaginaires: some common misconceptions about the ICIDH.

P H Wood1

  • 1Arthritis and Rheumatism Council Epidemiology Research Unit, University of Manchester Medical School, Great Britain.

International Disability Studies
|January 1, 1987
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This paper clarifies the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH) by explaining what it is and is not. It also outlines the information needed for various applications of the ICIDH.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH) is a framework for understanding health and disability.
  • Unrealistic expectations surrounding the ICIDH can hinder its effective application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition and scope of the ICIDH.
  • To address and temper unrealistic expectations regarding the ICIDH.
  • To identify the specific information requirements for diverse applications of the ICIDH.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of the ICIDH framework.
  • Analysis of the ICIDH's conceptual boundaries (what it is and is not).
  • Synthesis of information properties essential for different ICIDH-related tasks.

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Main Results:

  • The paper delineates the precise nature and limitations of the ICIDH.
  • Key characteristics of information needed for various applications are summarized.
  • A clearer understanding of the ICIDH's utility and appropriate use is established.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate understanding of the ICIDH is crucial for managing expectations.
  • The study provides a foundation for the appropriate application of the ICIDH.
  • Information requirements are task-specific, necessitating tailored data collection and interpretation.