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Identification of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) codes most frequently used to describe functioning in children: a systematic review

  • By

  • Idalina Maria Santos Vieira Lisboa Bordalo

  • Carla Martins Pereira

  • César Fonseca

  • Isabel Bico

  • June 19, 2026

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    The systematic review identified commonly used ICF categories for assessing child functioning across various health conditions.

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    Eight studies were included, resulting in 29 ICF Core Sets and 194 unique ICF categories after deduplication.

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    Most ICF instances related to activities and participation (40.7%) and environmental factors (30.6%).

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    Key ICF chapters included learning, interpersonal interactions, support, relationships, and services.

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    The findings support the use of the ICF framework for multidisciplinary assessments and inform policy development.

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Identification of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) codes most frequently used to describe functioning in children: a systematic review

  • by Idalina Maria Santos Vieira Lisboa Bordalo, Carla Martins Pereira, César Fonseca, Isabel Bico

  • June 19, 2026

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