Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Model in Osteoporosis
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model is a framework that describes in a more systematic way typical problems in functioning and disability under the consideration of environmental factors using a globally agreed-upon language. With regards to patients with osteoporosis, in 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) produced a Technical Report on the burden of musculoskeletal conditions. Based on the health domains covered by available generic health-status measures and a qualitative review of the literature, a number of health domains of importance in patients with osteoporosis were suggested with the aim to develop internationally-accepted and evidence-based ICF Comprehensive and Brief Core Sets for osteoporosis.
ICF Core Set Categories for Osteoporosis[edit | edit source]
69 ICF categories have been included in the Comprehensive ICF Core Set. These categories can be considered when conducting a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment. Out of the 69 categories, 22 ICF categories are included in the Brief ICF Core Set for osteoporosis. The Brief ICF Core Set can be used in assessing patients participating in a clinical study on osteoporosis.
Resources[edit | edit source]
ICF Core Set for Osteoporosis including the Comprehansive and Brief ICF Core Sets for Osteoporosis
