Author/Editor     Fatur-Videtič, Andrejka
Title     Mednarodna klasifikacija funkcioniranja, zmanjšane zmožnosti in zdravja (MKF) kot osnova programov rehabilitacije
Translated title     International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as the base for rehabilitation programs
Type     članek
Source     Fizioterapija
Vol. and No.     Letnik 17, št. Suppl 4
Publication year     2009
Volume     str. 5-14
Language     slo
Abstract     In the article the changes in health status statistics of the population is presented as a challenge to the development of the rehabilitation for overcoming related disabilities. The bio-psycho-social model and ICF are stressed for their understanding. The concept of ICF is presented as a framework for describing and measuring and with health related status. It is relevant and important for physical and rehabilitation medicine and for large number of allied professional groups, including physiotherapy. A review of selected literature is done to present its use in clinical rehabilitation practice and for defining broader competence for the physical therapy profession.