Week 13 - ICF Framework Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the core components of the ICF framework?
Body Functions and Structures, Activities and Participation, Contextual Factors (Environmental and Personal)
What do ‘Body Functions and Structures’ refer to in the ICF?
Physiological functions (e.g. voice, swallowing) and anatomical parts (e.g. vocal cords)
How does the ICF define ‘Activities’ and ‘Participation’?
‘Activities’ involve task execution (e.g. speaking), while ‘Participation’ is involvement in life situations (e.g. education)
What are ‘Environmental Factors’ in the ICF?
External influences such as social attitudes, architecture, and legal systems
What are ‘Personal Factors’ in the ICF framework?
Individual background elements like age, coping style, or cultural identity
How is the ICF applied in a speech pathology case (e.g. speech delay)?
Considers reduced articulation (body function), difficulty in being understood (activity), avoidance of participation, and contextual factors like classroom noise
How does the ICF guide speech pathology goal setting?
It promotes functional, participation-based goals and holistic, context-aware intervention
What is professional identity in speech pathology?
Understanding and embracing the roles, values, and responsibilities of being a speech pathologist
How is professional identity developed?
Through education, placement, supervision, peer interaction, and self-reflection
Why is reflecting on professional identity important?
Guides ethical decisions, enhances client engagement, and supports interprofessional collaboration
What are the core values of the speech pathology profession?
Person-centred care, evidence-based practice, collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy
What principles are outlined in the SPA Code of Ethics?
Beneficence, autonomy, justice, and truthfulness
What values are emphasized in the broader health network?
Equity, accessibility, safety, and accountability
What practice principles are common across speech pathology and health networks?
Interdisciplinary collaboration, lifelong learning, client empowerment, and informed decision-making
