THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FUNCTIONING, DISABILITY AND HEALTH FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN CHILD REHABILITATION

Abstract

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth extends the list of categories of classification supplementing it with childhood-specific categories. These categories are targeted for child growth and development. The biggest addition of components is in Activities and Participation domains. Complexity of classification causes a problem in adaptation of classification in practice of clinical settings especially in child rehabilitation settings. For the practical application of the classification is drawn up sets of classification categories to assess the functioning of child with specific needs. The literature describes attempts of the practical application of the classification. Widespread measures of functioning are linking with categories of classification. Team members are training to apply the classification in daily practice. New questionnaires based on the classification are composed. It is recommended to focus on the child activities and participation but not only on body functions or structures. The article shows that the implementation of classification in children rehabilitation facility requires structural and organizational changes.