An Integrated Work-Oriented Care Model Using Key Elements of the International Classification of Functioning and the Capability Approach

Desiree J. S. Dona; Suzanne E. J. Kaal; Bart P. A. Thoonen; Patrick Jeurissen; Frederieke G. Schaafsma

doi:10.5334/ijic.10270

An Integrated Work-Oriented Care Model Using Key Elements of the International Classification of Functioning and the Capability Approach

International Journal of Integrated Care

Volume 26 (2026): Issue 2

By: Desiree J. S. Dona , Suzanne E. J. Kaal , Bart P. A. Thoonen , Patrick Jeurissen and Frederieke G. Schaafsma

Open Access

|Jun 2026

Abstract

Addressing the impact of chronic conditions on work participation requires an integrated care model that embeds work-related goals from diagnosis onward. The Work-oriented Care Model (WoCM) adopts a biopsychosocial, patient-centered approach and incorporates key elements of the Capability Approach (CA) and the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), aligning functional performance with individual goals and contextual factors. A case study illustrates the need for continuous work-oriented assessment involving healthcare and occupational professionals. Implementation challenges underscore the importance of structural integration and improved coordination across healthcare and occupational systems.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.10270 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156

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Language: English

Page range: 23 - 23

Submitted on: Dec 15, 2025

Accepted on: Jun 11, 2026

Published on: Jun 26, 2026

Published by: Ubiquity Press

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

biopsychosocial approach,

Capability Approach (CA),

International Classification of Functioning (ICF),

work-oriented care,

patient outcomes

© 2026 Desiree J. S. Dona, Suzanne E. J. Kaal, Bart P. A. Thoonen, Patrick Jeurissen, Frederieke G. Schaafsma, published by Ubiquity Press
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