The International Classification for Human Functioning, Disability and Health in e-Health of Bulgaria

Abstract

Abstract The study is based on the National Science Program 'eHealth in Bulgaria (e-Health)', funded by the Ministry of Education and Science. Partnership Contract No. D-01-200/16.11.2018 Issue In the last years in Bulgaria has been working hard to improve the information and communication environment through the National Science Program 'e-Health'. The links between the health of working people and the social and environmental determinants of public health are best identified by the WHO through the International Classification for Human Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). In Bulgaria, about 650 occupational health services (OHSs) that use heterogeneous software products. Description of the Problem A targeted study of the ICF's capabilities opens the horizon to integrate social and environmental health factors in an increasingly aging and morbid workforce, with people with disabilities, and with electronic access to social and medical services. The creation of an electronic system for dynamic monitoring of any change in human functioning health of workers and their determinants, allows the OHS, the organs of workability expertise to make the right decisions in work placement. Results A scientific toolkit has been developed for the introduction of the ICF Module for updating the electronic health integrated dossier for all STMs with a view to applying the common methodology of EUROSTAT, EC, Directorate-General F5 for the consolidation of occupational disease data and other health problems in functioning, disability and health to working people. Lessons The ICF module supports both the company's occupational health and safety policy, the OHS, and the implementation of a higher class electronic network, a challenge that inevitably faces the digitalisation of every European country. The module contributes to the extension and refinement of information. Data will be provided on priority risk factors that have harmed workers' health. Key messages The ICF module creates opportunities for rapid and correct measures to ensure good occupational health. The ICF module creates opportunities for rapid and correct measures people with disabilities in a changing demographic and health environment.