Conceptual framework for rehabilitation in the Czech Republic: a proposal

Author： Svestkova O.  

Publisher： Informa Healthcare

ISSN： 1464-5165

Source： Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.24, Iss.15, 2002-10, pp. : 798-801

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Abstract

Purpose: To propose a conceptual basis for a rehabilitation system in the Czech Republic (CR) founded on the WHO International Classification on Functioning (ICF).Methods: Surveying the present state of rehabilitation in the CR using data from The Institute for Health Information and Statistics of the CR, studying the available literature of medical rehabilitation as well as the WHO ICF.Results: At present the rehabilitation system in the CR is not adequate, mainly from the qualitative point of view, and requires a legal framework that would determine the availability of appropriate rehabilitation services.Conclusion: The WHO ICF can serve as a conceptual basis for the framework.

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