October 31, 2023
Perceptions and experiences of the ICF: a report on the ICF needs focus groups.
The aim of the study was to collect the perceptions and experiences of lecturers in universities of applied sciences and professionals of rehabilitation centers on the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the ICF to facilitate the use of the ICF as an interprofessional and person-centered tool for education and practice. Focus groups collected the data in June 2021. A total of 228 statements were identified from 51 participants from 4 countries. The qualitative content analysis was carried out using the New World Kirkpatrick Model. Based on this the distribution of the statements was as follows: Level 1 (Reaction) 8%, Level 2 (Learning) 27%, Level 3 (Behavior) 41%, and Level 4 (Results) 24%. Resulting in recommendations to education, professionals, and organizations. It is important to focus on Level 3 that looks if they are utilizing what they learned at work (e.g., change in behaviors). It would lead to improving collaboration and quality of care. Level 4 (Result) should be the primary goal of all learning. It determines if the learning had a sustainable, positive impact on the organization.
I. Aerts, Jaana Paltamaa, Jaana Ritsilä, Michaela Neubauer, Ursula Hemetek, Claudia de Weerdt, E. van Lingen, Sandra Jorna-Lakke