Abstract
A Coding scheme is important for structuring a health information system. The use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) enables the health description and health-related states, evaluating what is meaningful to the individual and complementing the diagnosis information provided by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems – ICD. This paper explores the ICF structure and conceptual framework, stating the perspectives of using the ICF in worker’s oral health. The impact of oral health assessment is critical for planning actions, considering the health’s integrality as well as its relation to the well-being and quality of life at work. The ICF is an essential tool for achieving a comprehensive approach to encompass the multiple dimensions involved in a situation of oral health impairment, qualifying the information available for defining intervention strategies in occupational health.
Keywords:
International Classification of Functioning; disability and health; occupational health; occupational dentistry