Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the theory and methods of the development and standardization of ICF-based measurement in rehabilitation medicine.MethodsICF and psychometric theories and approaches were applied.ResultsOn the basis of ICF theory of functioning, disability and health, the approaches of the development of ICF-based measurement had been proposed as well as the approaches and procedures of standardization of ICF-based measurement had been advised in rehabilitation medicine. One case study of the development of ICF Core-sets had been discussed.ConclusionThe approach and procedures had been proposed for the ICF-based standardized measurement in rehabilitation medicine.

Key words: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), measurement, functioning, disability, health