The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)is a framework for describing and organizing information on functioning and disability. The ICF is described as a biopsychosocial model of disability; it simultaneously considers biological factors, psychological factors and societal factors. By incorporating these three factors, the model is able to create a unique picture of an individual as they manage a health condition. In contrast, the biomedical model is limited to the biological aspects only. The biomedical model often overlooks important individual details, increasing chances that therapists and families have a lack of alignment in their goals. Continue reading “Exploring the ICF: What is a Biopsychosocial Model?”
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