17. ICF

Vocabulary flashcards covering key ICF terms, categories, and clinical applications drawn from the lecture notes.

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

Unified, standard language created by WHO in 2002 for describing health, functioning, and disability.

Body Structures

Anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs, and their components.

Body Functions

Physiological functions of body systems, including psychological functions.

Impairment

Problem in body function or structure, marked by a significant deviation, loss, or abnormality.

Activity

Execution of a task or action by an individual.

Activity Limitation

Difficulty an individual may have in carrying out activities (e.g., dressing, walking).

Participation

Involvement of an individual in a life situation.

Participation Restriction

Problems an individual may experience when participating in life situations (e.g., working, parenting).

Health Condition

Disease, disorder, injury, or trauma that serves as the medical diagnosis within the ICF model.

Environmental Factors

Physical, social, and attitudinal surroundings that can act as barriers or facilitators to functioning.

Personal Factors

Background characteristics of an individual’s life and living—such as age, gender, education, coping style—that influence health and disability.

Products & Technology

Environmental factor category covering items and equipment that support functioning (e.g., wheelchair, home ramp).

Natural Environment & Human-made Changes

Environmental factor category referring to terrain, climate, and built surroundings that impact functioning.

Support & Relationships

Environmental factor involving the assistance or encouragement provided by family, friends, or caregivers.

Attitudes

Environmental factor reflecting societal or cultural beliefs, values, and norms that influence participation (e.g., workplace culture).

Services, Systems & Policies

Environmental factor category encompassing rules, regulations, and organizations such as insurance or transportation services.

Capacity (ICF)

What a person can do in a standardized environment—their highest probable level of functioning.

Performance (ICF)

What a person actually does in their usual environment, reflecting real-world functioning.

Needs Assessment

Clinical process in which practitioners use the ICF to determine the services required by an individual patient.

Initial Examination and Evaluation

Clinical step whose collected data are organized via the ICF to justify the need for services.

Clinical Research on Outcomes

Use of ICF categories to study results, quality of life, and environmental influences on patient progress.