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Semin Speech Lang 2007; 28(4): 334-342
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-986530
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The Application of the ICF in Cognitive-Communication Disorders following Traumatic Brain Injury

Brigette Larkins1
  • 1Project Manager, Older Persons' Health Service, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand; Associate Member, Communication Disability in Ageing Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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12 October 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to discuss the usefulness of the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for describing cognitive-communication disorders. Prominent issues influencing our appreciation of cognitive-communication disorders are elaborated. These are issues with terminology, assessment (including the role of supporting cognitive processes), and the sociocultural context of the individual with cognitive-communication disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI). This is followed by a demonstration of how the ICF framework supports a systematic approach for understanding cognitive-communication disorders in individuals who have sustained a TBI. Finally an example of the ICF applied to the rehabilitation of a woman with cognitive-communication disorders following a TBI is presented.

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Cognitive-communication disorders - ICF

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Dr. Brigette Larkins

Older Persons' Health Service, The Princess Margaret Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board

Private Bag 800, Christchurch, New Zealand

Email: Brigette.Larkins@cdhb.govt.nz