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Consensus Statement on ICF collaboration

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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a classification developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) essential for documenting and understanding functioning and disability, providing a holistic view of a person’s health status. It complements ICD used for documenting mortality and morbidity. ICF provides a standardised language and conceptual framework for describing […]

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The use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in health surveys: a reflection on its limits and possibilities

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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)1 is a useful tool to know the conditions of the functionality of people, associated or not to any disease, as well as to identify the environmental and personal factors which favor their activities and, consequently, their quality of life. Among the various uses of ICF is its use in populational surveys on health and disability.

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CANCELLED – 10th International Symposium: ICF Education (Kigali, Rwanda)

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We regret to inform you that we must cancel the 10th International Symposium on ICF Education, which was scheduled to take place from October 11-13, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologise for any disruption this decision may bring. Please rest assured that we are committed to hosting

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ICF Facilitator Course starts 13 May 2024

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Unlock Your Expertise with the ICF Facilitator Course Join our transformative course on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), proudly presented in partnership with the WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC) Collaborating Centres in The Netherlands, Australia, Korea and South Africa. Starts 13 May 2024 Click here to read more. We look

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ICanFunction mHealth Solution (mICF) prototype: User experiences

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This presentation shows the results from the study, which aimed to develop and test the user experience and feasibility of a patient-centered proof-of-concept (POC) of the mICF. Authors: ANTTILA H, KOKKO K, PALTAMAA J, WECKSTRÖM P, HIEKKALA S with The International mICF Partnership Objectives: to develop with agile techniques a proof-of-concept (POC) of the mICF

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The value of interprofessional education in identifying unaddressed primary health care challenges in a community: Case study from South Africa

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Many countries rely on community health workers (CHWs) at a primary health care (PHC) level to connect individuals with needs to health professionals at health-care facilities, especially in resource-limited environments. The majority of health professionals are centrally based in facilities with little to no interaction with communities or CHWs. Stellenbosch University (South Africa), included interprofessional

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4th International Symposium: ICF Education held in Kuwait City

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4th International Symposium: ICF Education held in Kuwait City. Download: Programme Presentations Posters Recording: 6 April 2019: Unedited recording of proceedings One Two Three Four Recording: 7 April 2019: Unedited recording of proceedings Pre-recording: Frattura – ACCE.DI – An ICF-based tool for assessing barriers and risks for participation restriction in children Pre-recording: Frattura – Implementing

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