Evaluation of a girl with 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Perspectives
Fidan Hande,
Kerem Günel Mintaze,
Haliloğlu Göknur,
Ütine Gülen Eda,
Kiper Pelin Özlem Şimşek
Affiliations
Fidan Hande
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Kerem Günel Mintaze
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Haliloğlu Göknur
Department of Child Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Ütine Gülen Eda
Department of Child Diseases and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Kiper Pelin Özlem Şimşek
Department of Child Diseases and Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Objective: To present the functional status of a child with 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome by evaluating it under the International Classification of the World Health Organization's International Framework for Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Case Description: An 11-year-old girl with 16p13.11 microduplication syndrome was assessed using the tools classified according to ICF for Children and Youth (ICF-CY) categories to evaluate body function, activity participation, and environmental factors.There was a wide range of problems, from body functions to activity participation and environmental factors. Besides these problems, there were social and cognitive disorders as well. Conclusion: Physical and cognitive problems in body function and activity together constitute great barriers to participation in daily life.
