ICF Disablement Model
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was either adopted or endorsed by each member of the Strategic Alliance in 2015. This recognition includes the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Application- Children and Youth (ICF-CY) version as well.
Application of the model in clinical practice helps to promote patient-centered care by emphasizing the unique needs of each patient. Further, consistent use of the associated language facilitates interprofessional collaboration in healthcare through common language. Below are several resources to assist ATs with implementation of the disablement model language. Note: Thoughout many of the documents provided, ICF is used. Please note that this is meant as both the ICF and ICF-CY.
Additional Resources
- Disablement Model for the Athletic Trainer Infographic (pdf) - November 2019 NATA News
- ICF Disablement Model Presentation & Handout (pdf) - View the slides from the ATEC 2017 Adoption of the ICF Disablement Model presentation given by Carrie Meyer, EdD, ATC and Sara Nottingham, EdD, ATC
- ICF Speaker Example Template (ppt) - Speakers may copy this template and use in their presentations
- World Health Organization International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Related Articles
- Change is Hard: Adopting a Disablement Model for Athletic Training (web) - Jul/Aug 2008 Journal of Athletic Training
- Disablement Model and Health-Related Quality of Life Classification for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Instruments (web) - December 2018 Journal of Athletic Training
- ICF Model: A Framework for Athletic Training Practice - NATA Now blog
- Implementing the merger of the ICF and ICF-CY: Background and proposed resolution for adoption by the WHO FIC Council (pdf) - World Health Organization
- The Future of Disability in America (pdf) - April 2007 Institute of Medicine Report Brief
- The ICF Model: A Framework for Athletic Training Clinical Practice (web) - April 2016 NATA News
- Towards a Common Language for Functioning, Disability and Health (pdf) - 2002 World Health Organization
- Using Disablement Models and Clinical Outcomes Assessment to Enable Evidence-Based Athletic Training Practice, Part 1: Disablement Models (web) - Jul/Aug 2008 Journal of Athletic Training
- Using Disablement Models and Clinical Outcomes Assessment to Enable Evidence-Based Athletic Training Practice, Part II: Clinical Outcomes Assessment (web) - July/Aug 2008 Journal of Athletic Training