New fully revised edition: Updated information on 8 new Core Sets and the Generic Sets Includes
ICD-11 codes New details on the Core Set development process New section on ICF-based tools
Five detailed case examples More about the book WHO's International Classification of
Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) is the internationally accepted standard for assessing
documenting and reporting functioning and disability. The ICF Core Sets highlighted in this
second edition of the book have been developed to facilitate the standardized use of the ICF in
real-life clinical practice. Consequently they can guide clinical quality management efforts.
This edition has been updated to reflect developments in the ICF Core Sets including updated
information on eight new Core Sets and the Generic Sets the new ICD-11 codes more details on
the Core Set development process and a new section on ICF-based tools. This manual: 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 This manual is inherently
multi-professional and will be of benefit not only for practitioners working in various
healthcare contexts but also for students and teachers.
