%0 Journal Article
%T Evaluating the World Health Organization¡¯s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework as a Participation Model for Cancer Survivors in Turkey
%A Cahit Kaya
%A Fong Chan
%A Jill Bezyak
%A Kadri Altundag
%A Sercan Aksoy
%A Timothy Tansey
%J Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
%@ 1538-4853
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/0034355218792900
%X Improvements in diagnosis and treatment options for cancer now allow cancer survivors to live longer, and as a result, services are necessary to help individuals live an active and meaningful life in the community. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the World Health Organization¡¯s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework as a participation model for cancer survivors in Turkey. Results from simultaneous regression analyses indicated educational attainment, fatigue, perceived stress, role functioning, social functioning, core self-evaluations, independent self-construal, social support, and autonomy support were significantly associated with participation. Specific interventions including health education, psychological workshops, support groups, and assistive technology may improve cancer survivors¡¯ motivation and desire to actively engage in community activities. Higher levels of participation were also found when cancer survivors were involved in the treatment decision-making process, and felt cared for and understood by their treatment providers
%K cancer
%K rehabilitation counseling
%K ICF
%K participation
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0034355218792900