Further Development of the ICIDH Scales

Further Development of the ICIDH Scales

This paper discusses the need to internationalize evaluation measures; unify criteria for rehabilitation scales; and refine the definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap. A model based on the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicap (ICIDH) scales is presented...

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Published in:International journal of rehabilitation research Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 393
Main Author: Barolin, G. S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-12-1997
Subjects:
Definitions
Disabilities
Disabled Persons - classification
Evaluation Methods
Humans
International Classif of Impair Disabil Handicap
Measures (Individuals)
Program Evaluation
Rating Scales
Rehabilitation Programs
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Summary:This paper discusses the need to internationalize evaluation measures; unify criteria for rehabilitation scales; and refine the definitions of impairment, disability, and handicap. A model based on the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicap (ICIDH) scales is presented, depicting the components of somatogenesis, psychodynamics, and social factors and their evolution over time in impairment, disability, and handicap. (LC)
ISSN:0342-5282
DOI:10.1097/00004356-199712000-00005