New AMA Guides 6th
edition
Disability Technology Inc is a
medical software company specializes in disability software
According to
the AMA, the new AMA Guides 6th edition has the new features:
·
Adopt
the terminology, definitions and conceptual framework of disablement put
forward by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and
Health (ICF) (WHO, 2001) in place of the current and antiquated ICIDH
terminology (WHO, 1980)
·
Become
more evidence-based
·
Wherever/whenever
evidence-based criteria are lacking, give highest priority to
simplicity and ease of application
·
Stress
conceptual and methodological congruity within and between organ system ratings
·
Provide
rating percentages that are functionally-based whenever possible.
·
Provides
a comprehensive, valid, reliable, unbiased, and evidence-based rating system
·
Has
internal consistency in approach across
chapters and body systems
·
Incorporates
principles consistent with clinical care (such as the premise that treatment –
including surgery – should improve function)
·
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Has demonstrated improved inter-rater reliability
For any question, please contact
Disability Technology Inc at 972-716-9595 or hopkinsjh@sbcglobal.net.
www.disabilitytec.com.
