Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – Children and Youth (ICF-CY) in the Management of Children with Disabilities

Margaret M. Mweshi

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Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – Children and Youth (ICF-CY) in the Management of Children with Disabilities

Margaret M. Mweshi

Published in International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (Volume 2, Issue 1)

Received: 29 November 2015 Accepted: 15 December 2015 Published: 21 January 2016

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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children & Youths version (ICF-CY) is a universal and multi-dimensional conceptual framework to health, human functioning, and disability with detail to cover functioning in childhood and youth. Since the ICF-CY provides a framework and a structure for collecting and organizing information, it may influence assessment, intervention planning, and the preparation of outcome evaluation. Using the ICF-CY framework could enhance holistic management for children with disabilities and may also guide researchers and clinicians in their selection of an outcome measure for use in a study and/or clinical practice although standard approaches to the evaluation of activities and participation, and environmental facilitators and barriers are required. However, the psychometric adequacy of the ICF-CY has been doubted due to the low reliability and validity hence may not be used in totality as a measuring instrument, but as a screening tool that classifies. The ICF-CY framework clearly has demonstrated the focus of current management practices, as well as strengths and weaknesses in actual practices of childhood rehabilitation.

Published in	International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (Volume 2, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijnpt.20160201.12
Page(s)	5-11
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ICF-CY, Conceptual Framework, Classifications, Disabilities

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