Differentiating Activity and Participation of Children and Youth with Disability in Sweden: A Third Qualifier in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, … (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the need for a third qualifier in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY) to distinguish between activity and participation, particularly concerning children and youth with disabilities. The study proposes that the existing qualifiers, capacity and performance, do not sufficiently encompass the nuances of participation, which is defined as involvement in life situations. By introducing a subjective experience of involvement qualifier, the authors seek to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of measuring participation and its impact on the lives of disabled youth.