About this Research Topic
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) provides an extensive evaluation of an individual's functional abilities and disability levels by considering their health-related conditions in their entirety. This classification serves as a framework for understanding the impact of health conditions on individuals' daily lives and interactions with their social environments. One of the core components of ICF, 'Participation,' refers to an individual's capacity to actively engage in social life, which is of great significance in health services, particularly in rehabilitation processes. One of the previous publications of the World Health Organization's ICF has led to a heightened global focus on "participation" as the most important indicator of health outcomes. Based on the ICF, participation is simply defined as “involvement in a life situation”. Participation encompasses more than just medical recovery and enables individuals to take active roles in various areas, such as social, educational, employment, and personal development. Therefore, promoting participation in rehabilitation processes significantly enhances individuals' integration into society and improves their quality of life.
This article collection focuses on different aspects of participation in rehabilitation processes and their impact on patients' recovery outcomes. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to foster knowledge- and experience-sharing among health professionals, researchers, and policymakers. Articles submitted for this special issue highlight the importance of participation in rehabilitation processes and provide scientific evidence for improvements in this area.
Articles submitted for this special issue may cover a range of topics, including the following:
• Studies conducted in accordance with the ICF framework;
• Strategies for improving participation and integration into rehabilitation processes;
• The role of technology in assessing participation and promoting it through digital tools;
• Investigating participation in various disease conditions (stroke, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and neurodevelopmental disorders including cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, etc.).
This article collection focuses on different aspects of participation in rehabilitation processes and their impact on patients' recovery outcomes. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to foster knowledge- and experience-sharing among health professionals, researchers, and policymakers. Articles submitted for this special issue highlight the importance of participation in rehabilitation processes and provide scientific evidence for improvements in this area.
Articles submitted for this special issue may cover a range of topics, including the following:
• Studies conducted in accordance with the ICF framework;
• Strategies for improving participation and integration into rehabilitation processes;
• The role of technology in assessing participation and promoting it through digital tools;
• Investigating participation in various disease conditions (stroke, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and neurodevelopmental disorders including cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, etc.).
Keywords: ICF, participation, involvement, neurodevelopmental disorders, technology-supported rehabilitation, linking, participation strategies, participation measurement.
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