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Physical disablement concepts for physical therapy research and practice

A M Jette1

  • 1New England Research Institute Inc., Watertown, MA 02172.

Physical Therapy
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Understanding disablement is crucial due to rising disability rates. This article reviews key models, like Nagi

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Disability is a significant public health issue with increasing prevalence.
  • Understanding the disablement process is critical for addressing its impact on individuals and society.
  • Current terminology in disablement research is often confusing and debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss major disablement models relevant to physical therapy.
  • To provide detailed descriptions of two key disablement formulations.
  • To highlight the importance of conceptual models for physical disablement research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review and discussion of major disablement models.
  • Detailed examination of Saad Nagi's disablement formulation.
  • Analysis of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps (ICIDH).

Main Results:

  • Two prominent disablement models, Nagi's and the ICIDH, are presented as foundational for physical therapy research.
  • Both models offer a conceptual architecture for understanding physical disablement.
  • A common vocabulary for disablement is needed, though consensus on a single approach is premature.

Conclusions:

  • Physical therapists should actively engage in guiding future research on physical disablement.
  • The Nagi model and ICIDH provide valuable frameworks for physical therapy.
  • Further development of a shared language is essential for advancing the field of disablement studies.

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