Evolution of system for disability assessment based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health: A Taiwanese study

The criteria for disability were mainly based on the medical model, and the candidates for disability benefits were identified by physicians mainly depending on their degree of bodily impairment, but without sufficient evaluation of their activity, participation, and environment in Taiwan. According...

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Main Authors: Sue-Wen Teng, Chia-Feng Yen, Hua-Fang Liao, Kwan-Hwa Chang, Wen-Chou Chi, Yen-Ho Wang, Tsan-Hon Liou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-11-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664613003069