title: Exploring use of the ICF in health education.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Currently, little is known regarding use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in health education applications. Therefore, this review sought to examine the scope of work that has been conducted regarding the application of the ICF in health education.
  
  
  METHODS
  A review of the current literature related to use of the ICF in health education programs was conducted. Twelve electronic databases were searched in accordance with a search protocol developed by a health sciences librarian. In total, 17,878 records were reviewed, and 18 articles met the criteria for inclusion in this review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Current evidence regarding use of the ICF in healthcare education revealed that program and participant properties can be essential facilitators or barriers to successful education programs. In addition, gaps in comprehensive outcome measurement were revealed as areas for future attention. Educational applications of the ICF are very much a work in progress as might be expected given the ICF's existence for only a little over a decade.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  To advance use of the ICF in education, it is important to incorporate the measurement of both knowledge acquisition and behavior change related to ICF-based programs. Ultimately, widespread implementation of the ICF represents not only a substantial opportunity but also poses a significant challenge.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Sciences, Graduate Program in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and.
authors.forename: Catherine C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Bornbaum
authors.forename: Adam M B
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: Kristen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Izaryk
authors.forename: Stephanie J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Morrison
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ravenek
authors.forename: Lindsay E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Sleeth
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Skarakis-Doyle
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006266:Health Education / Q000639:trends*; D064702:International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care
keywords: Health education; ICF; disabilty and health; international classification of functioning