Table 2 Linking rules as described by Cieza et al. [34]
Rule nr | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
1 | Acquiring knowledge of ICF-CY (chapters, domains and categories) | |
2 | Linking each meaningful concept to the most precise category | b28010 (Pain in head and neck) |
3 | Do not use the so-called “other specified” ICF categories, additional information shall be documented | |
4 | Do not use the “unspecified” ICF categories, use lower level of category | e4 (Attitudes) |
5 | designation not definable (nd), should be used when meaningful concept is not sufficient | If the concept refers to health, the designation should be nd- gh (not definable general health). If the concept refers to quality of life, the designation should be nd-qol (not definable quality of life) |
6 | If a meaningful concept is clearly a personal factor defined by ICF-CY, this can be documented with pf | pf (personal factor) gender, age |
7 | If there is no evidence of a meaningful concept and no personal factors are identified, then an assignment of nc | nc (not covered) |
8 | If a meaningful concept refers to health conditions or diagnosis it should be assigned hc | hc (Health condition) diabetes, asthma |