This module conceptually defines disablement models overtime and how they have changed. Our expectation is that you will learn how various factors interact with the disablement process and are ever-evolving.
Topic 1: Disablement Models
This topic conceptually defines disablement models overtime and how they have changed. The disablement models include Nagi’s Disablement Model, Work Disability, Verbrugge and Jette (1994), and WHO’s Definition. Our expectation is that you will learn how the factors used in determining disability are ever-evolving.
Topic 2: Disability in America
This topic conceptually defines disablement models overtime and how they have changed. The disablement models include Modified Institute of Medicine (IOM) Model and International Classification System of Function Disability and Health Model (ICF). Our expectation is that you will understand how the various factors outlined in these models interact with the disablement process.