ICF/ ICF-CY Correct Answers Latest Version
Purpose of ICF Answer: The purposes of the ICF include:
Collection of statistical data
Clinical research
Clinical use
Social policy use
Components of ICF Answer: The ICF framework consists of two parts:
Functioning and Disability and Contextual Factors.
Functioning and Disability Answer: -Body Functions and Structures—describes actual anatomy and
physiology/psychology of the human body.
-Body structures (anatomical body parts)
eyes, skin, organs, joints
- Body Functions (physiological and psychological
functions)
mental functions, sensory functions, voice and speech functions such as hearing, visual tracking, muscle
tone
-Activity and Participation—describes the person's functional status, including communication, mobility,
interpersonal interactions, self-care, learning, applying knowledge, etc.
- Activities (executing tasks) walking, eating , talking, reading Participation (involvement in world)
interpersonal interactions, communication, social engagement , Participating in leisure activities
Participating in play
, Contextual Factors Answer: Contextual factors "represent the complete background of an
individual's life and living" and comprise two components: Environmental Factors and Personal Factors.
Environmental Factors—factors that are not within the person's control, such as family, work,
government agencies, laws, and cultural beliefs.
-Environmental factors
Environmental factors are all of the physical, social and attitudinal features that together characterize
the environment in which a person lives.
• external to the person and may be social, institutional, cultural or physical.
• Some environmental factors that influence function include:
- products and technology - support and relationships
Personal Factors—include race, gender, age, educational level, coping styles, etc. Personal factors are
not specifically coded in the ICF because of the wide variability among cultures. They are included in the
framework, however, because although they are independent of the health condition they may have an
influence on how a person functions.
-Personal factors include gender, age, coping styles, social background, education, profession, past and
current experience, overall behaviour pattern, character, and other factors that influence how disability
is experienced by the individual.
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internal or intrinsic to the person.
Personal factors are not part of the classification, but are important for the conceptual framework
What does this (ICF) mean for the initial interview ? Answer: • Identifying the person's routine
activities and participation is critical because failing to consider these aspects is one of the main reasons
that patients (and caregivers) may not follow through on professional recommendations (Threats, 2007).
• Use parent/partner's report as well as that of the person to obtain information about the person's
activity limitations and participation restrictions