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Remodeling of the ICF: A commentary.
Catherine R Sykes1, Thomas Maribo2, Hillegonda A Stallinga3
1University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, NSW, 2141, Australia.
Disability and Health Journal
|September 1, 2020
Summary
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) requires updates to meet modern needs. This commentary guides users on engaging with the ICF
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) has been influential since its 2001 publication.
- Ongoing debates surround the ICF's content and model, necessitating review.
- Regular updates since 2008 and a new edition planned for 2020 highlight its evolving relevance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To respond to critiques of the ICF and advocate for its review.
- To inform stakeholders about engaging in the ICF's maintenance and modernization.
- To emphasize the broad applicability of functioning information beyond healthcare.
Main Methods:
- This commentary analyzes existing debates and literature concerning the ICF.
- It synthesizes arguments regarding the ICF's utility and content.
- It proposes a framework for user engagement in ICF updates.
Main Results:
- The ICF's continued relevance is affirmed, but its content requires adaptation.
- Contemporary information needs necessitate a modernized ICF.
- Stakeholder engagement is crucial for effective ICF maintenance and updating.
Conclusions:
- The ICF remains a vital tool for understanding human functioning across diverse sectors.
- Proactive engagement from users and providers is essential for the ICF's ongoing development.
- Modernization efforts should focus on aligning the ICF with current societal and informational demands.
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