Michael Palmer|David Harley
Models and measurement in disability: an international review
Australian National University|Australian National University
article reviews theoretical basis methods disability measurement different methods arise different theoretical perspectives recent efforts develop general international disability measure consistent social model disability aim produce internationally comparable measure disability assess equalisation opportunities measure cannot consistently identify disabled people need health social services correctly identifying need services particularly concerns developing countries government revenues disability services severely limited review highlights need multiple disability measures meet different purposes measurement washington group general measure disability katzs activities daily living index recommended valid measures varying functioning level consistent international classification functioning disability health