Article

The aim of this study was to investigate the relations between the ICF
components from a subjective perspective. Method: Data on health condition and
perceived functioning were collected among 2941 individuals with at least one
chronic disease or disorder. Path analysis was used with perceived level of
participation as the final denominator. Three models were tested: one with the
number of chronic diseases and disorders as an indicator of health condition, one
with perceived health as indicator of health condition, and one with perceived
health as part of the personal factors. Results: Although all models showed a
good fit, the model with the best fit was that with perceived health as an
indicator of health condition. Conclusions: From a patient's perspective,
components of the ICF scheme appear to be associated with each other, with
perceived health being the best indicator of the health condition. [Box: see
text].

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