Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in job placement

Issue title: Workplace Issues and Placement

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Homa, Debra B.

Affiliations: University of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Rehabilitation and Counseling, 231A VR Building, Menomonie, WI 54751-0790, USA. Tel.: +1 715 232 1113; Fax: +1 715 232 2356; E-mail: homad@uwstout.edu

Abstract: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) presents a new paradigm for understanding health and health-related conditions and promises to be a useful tool in job placement. The ICF framework is compatible with ecological, systems-based approaches to placement and can assist vocational rehabilitation professionals in identifying needed interventions, implementing effective placement strategies, and assessing employment outcomes. This article presents an overview of the ICF, its potential applications in job placement practice and research, and provides a case study example. Current limitations of the ICF and possible future directions are also discussed.

Journal: Work, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 277-286, 2007