ICF Core Sets for Vision Loss
Millions of people worldwide live with visual impairment, which profoundly affects daily functioning, participation, and quality of life. Until recently, no ICF Core Set specific for vision loss had existed (beyond the ICF Core Sets for deafblindness). This gap in the ICF framework has now been filled.
An international project The development of the ICF Core Sets for Vision Loss is a global initiative led by a scientific team from Amsterdam UMC (Lorenzo Billiet, Prof. Ruth van Nispen, and Dr. Hilde Van der Aa) and Ghent University (Prof. Dominique van de Velde and Dr. Stijn de Baets), in collaboration with organizations and various blindness organizations worldwide. The project included an extensive preparatory phase with a systematic literature review, qualitative research, expert and p…
WHO Family of International Classifications Network 2021-2026
The ICF, along with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI), make up the WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC). A Network of collaborating centers all over the world partners with WHO to maintain/update, disseminate and implement these classifications. The work plan of the WHO-FIC Network can found here: WHO-FIC Network Strategic Framework and Work Plan 2021-2026.
2nd Edition ICF Core Set Manual for Clinical Practice
Almost 9 years after the publication of the 1st Edition, the 2nd Edition of the ICF Core Sets - Manual for Clinical Practice is now available.
Introduces the concepts of functioning and the biopsychosocial model of the ICF
Describes how and why the ICF Core Sets have been developed
Explains step-by-step an approach for applying the ICF Core Sets in clinical practice
Provides practical tips for clinicians to apply the easy-to-use, comprehensive documentation form
Includes case examples illustrating the assessment of people with different health conditions and in different healthcare contexts
The accompanying electronic documentation tool is also available on an open access basis at www.icf-core-sets.org.