Application of international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF), functional health and disability

Abstract

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a common language for different professions in the health, social, educational and vocational systems for lawyers, decision makers and politicians. It deals with how to describe health conditions, functional health and disability. It gives detailed operational definitions of different functions that constitute health. From body function and body structure to activi­ties of daily living and participation in society. ICF has brought international consensus on definitions and provided a framework to describe public health and disability.