Call to all researchers, clinicians, rehabilitation professionals, and health system experts involved in outcome assessment and service evaluation are encouraged to submit contributions addressing theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of ICF-based assessment of functioning.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences is calling for articles to be submitted to the research topic "Advancing Healthcare Outcome Evaluation Through ICF-Based Assessment of Functioning". This research topic seeks to demonstrate how functioning data can complement traditional clinical indicators to provide a more comprehensive appraisal of healthcare effectiveness and societal impact. Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening the link between rehabilitation outcomes and health system performance, supporting policy makers and healthcare managers in evidence-informed decision-making. Sharing experiences from different countries and healthcare contexts will contribute to identifying scalable models for integrating functioning assessment into routine practice and health information systems. Ultimately, this initiative intends to foster a paradigm shift toward functioning-oriented healthcare evaluation, enhancing accountability, comparability, and person-centred care across health systems.

Submision deadline: 31 October 2026

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