Development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for children and youth with deafblindness: protocol for a multistudy collaboration across regions of WHO.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets have been developed for deafblindness across the lifespan, there are currently no Core Sets specifically designed for children and youth with deafblindness. Children with deafblindness often experience unique challenges not captured in existing Core Sets, requiring a specialised framework to assess their functioning, activity limitations, participation restrictions and environmental factors. This project aims to develop ICF Core Sets specifically for children and youth with deafblindness, capturing their daily functioning and providing a comprehensive understanding of their needs.

Methods and analysis

This multimethod research project will follow the standardised ICF Cor

SUBMITTER: Dumassais S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977470 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature