Module 4: WHO ICF Flashcards
WHO ICF Model
Define: Health condition
Health condition: medical label for condition e.g. stroke
WHO ICF Model
Define: Body Functions
Body Functions
physiological functions of body systems (including psychological functions; e.g. hearing, thinking, talking).
WHO ICF Model
Define: Body Structures
Body Structures
anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their components (e.g. heart, brain, eyes)
WHO ICF Model
Define: Impairment
Impairments
Problems in body function or structure such as a significant deviation or loss
WHO ICF Model
Define: Activity
Activity
the execution of a task or action by an individual.
WHO ICF Model
Define: Activity Limitation
Activity Limitations
difficulties an individual may have in executing activities.
WHO ICF Model
Define: Participation
Participation
involvement in a life/social situation
WHO ICF Model
Define: Participation Restriction
Participation Restrictions
are problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations.
WHO ICF Model
Define: Contextual Factors (environmental)
Environmental Factors
the physical, social and attitudinal environment in which people live and conduct their lives
e.g. natural/geographical environment, support and relationships, attitudes, services/systems/policies
Environmental factors are described in terms of barriers and facilitators
WHO ICF Model
Define: Contextual Factors (personal)
Personal Factors
refer to an individual’s features that are not associated with or caused by the person’s health condition, influence how disability is experienced by the individual
e.g. gender, race, education, background, other health conditions, psychological assets (eg stress)
Roles of the WHO ICF in SPP (3)
GUIDES ASSESSMENT:
highlights importance of assessing functional abilities
e.g. Case history should cover all elements of the ICF
most SPP assessments are impairment-focussed
e.g. AusTOMs and SPAA-C
SUPPORTS GOAL-SETTING:
shapes collaborative goal setting with individuals, care-givers and others
e.g. inc. planning intervention that targets activities that facilitate participation
e.g. working with contextual factors and introducing environmental facilitators
ASSISTS OUTCOME EVALUATION
Effectiveness at meeting client needs for activity and participation
WHO ICF Model Domains:
Structure, Function, Activity or Participation?
Neurological (Nervous) System
Eye, ear & related (vision and hearing for communication)
Voice and Speech (Anatomy of the vocal tract, larynx and respiratory system)
Cardiovascular, immunological, respiratory system
Digestive, metabolic, endocrine (mouth, salivary glands)
Movement related (articulators)
Skin & related
Structure
WHO ICF Model Domains:
Structure, Function, Activity or Participation?
Mental (Memory, problem solving, attention, language use and understanding)
Sensory & Pain
Voice and Speech (Speech production, fluency and quality Voice production and quality)
Cardiovascular, immunological, respiratory functions (respiratory system for phonation and cough)
Digestive, metabolic, endocrine functions (Swallowing)
Genitourinary and reproductive functions
Neuromuscular skeletal and movement functions
Skin and related functions
Function
WHO ICF Model Domains:
Structure, Function, Activity or Participation?
Learning and applying knowledge
(Using or understanding language in context (eg narratives, discourse)
General tasks and demands (Decision-making and autonomy)
Communication
(Intelligibility of speech, ability verbal/ nonverbal/AAC, Reading and writing skills, Starting, ending, sustaining a conversation)
Mobility/movement
self-care (Eating and drinking)
domestic life
Activity
WHO ICF Model Domains:
Q1. Structure, Function, Activity or Participation?
Q2. Provide examples relevant to SPP - communication and swallowing
Interpersonal interactions and relationships
Major life areas work/hobbies
Community, social and civic life
Participation
Interpersonal interactions and relationships
(communication: Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, play/socialisation Swallowing: family mealtimes)
Major life areas work/hobbies
(can be communication or food-dependent)
Community, social and civic life
(Communication: Participating at school or work, Being involved in the community, Swallowing: social/cultural meals)
