Article

This review provides an overview of the literature on the
conceptualisation of the Personal Factors (PF) component of the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHOD: A systematic
literature review was carried out. Electronic searches were performed in Pubmed,
Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and SSCI. Qualitative content analysis of statements
about PF was conducted using inductive coding. RESULTS:
The searches yielded 353
citations, 79 papers were eligible for analyses. Five hundred thirty-eight
statements about PF were extracted, condensed and coded. Beside conceptual
statements, 238 examples of potential PF as well as five attempts at classifying
PF were found in the literature. PF were considered in relation to clinical
service provision, assessment and intervention, in research and social security
contexts. PF were seen to be related to various aspects of health, functioning,
disability and the environment. CONCLUSIONS:
The analysis of the literature shows
that PF is seen as relevant to the application of the ICF in various settings.
The review revealed a need for standardisation of PF.
The literature points to the potential of PF in enhancing the understanding of functioning, disability and
health, in facilitating interventions and services for people with disabilities,
and strengthening the perspective of individuals in the ICF.

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