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《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2018, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (10): 1117-1121.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2018.10.001

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Content Analysis of Definition and Measurement of Disability: Based on ICF and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

QIU Zhuo- ying1,2,3,4,5, LI An-qiao2,4,5, HUANG Ke2,4,6, GUO Jian-xun7, ZHANG Ai-min1,2,3,4, LIU Qiao-yan1,2,3,4, LI Qin-yi1,2,3, CHEN Di1,2,3   

  1. 1. Research Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China;
    2. WHO-FIC Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China;
    3. China Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Beijing 100068, China;
    4. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China;
    5. China Key Laboratory of Classification, Evaluation and Rehabilitation (Sport) of Intellectual and Development Disability, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China;
    6. School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Research Center of Disability Evaluation and Sport Rehabilitation, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215021, China;
    7. Fuhong Society of Hong Kong and the Rehabilitation Association of Hong Kong
  • Received:2018-10-17 Published:2018-10-25 Online:2018-10-30
  • Contact: QIU Zhuo- ying. E-mail: qiutiger@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    National Special Fund Projects of Basic Research of Public Benefits for Institutes at Central Governmental Level (Leading Project of Major Scientific Research) (No. 2017CZ-7; No. 2018CZ-4)

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Abstract: Objective To analyze theoretical frameworks, definitions, terminology and measurements of disability using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), and United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), to provide a scientific basis for developing definition, classification and measurements to meet international standards.Methods Content analysis had been conducted for the definitions and measurements of disability issued by international organizations using the ICF terminology and code and the definitions of disability and people with disability by CRPD.Results The core concepts and content had been reviewed using the ICF terminology and code, and the definitions of disability and people with disability by CRPD. The contents of definitions of disability proposed by international organizations cover all components of ICF. The contents of standardized disability measurements issued by United Nations or World Health Organization cover all components of ICF and map to CRPD definitions of disability and people with disability as the framework, classification, terminology and coding system had been adopted for the development.Conclusion The definition and measurements had been developed using ICF and CRPD framework, terminology, and coding system of disability. The framework and standard of disability had been constructed. The standard of disability data will implement in the fields of health, rehabilitation, education, employment, community and social services for people with disability to promote data exchange across sectors.

Key words: definition of disability, disability measurement, International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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