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. 2018 Dec 21;5(2):e10439. doi: 10.2196/10439

Table 2.

Examples of use of the “F-words” concepts prior to exploring the hub.

Level of uptake Sample quotes
Family

Applied the F-words to their own lives (n=5)
  • "The F-words are very applicable to my own life. I’m happy to share them with others I feel could also benefit from this framework." [Person with a disability, Canada]

Used the F-words when speaking with therapists and teachers to assist with goal-setting and planning for their child (n=2)
  • "When speaking to therapists and teachers in relation to goals for my child." [Family member, Canada]

Clinical

Implemented the F-words to help with goal-setting with families, to frame conversations with families, and to help guide program planning and decision making (n=15)
  • "When discussing outcomes and goal planning with the family, we discussed the ICF model and used the F-words as descriptors for the various categories." [Clinician, USA]

  • "Through discussion with families and creating goals that fit families’ lives." [Clinician-researcher, Canada]

Research or education


Incorporated the F-words into training for students (n=3)
  • "Especially in educational settings, such as the training of graduates in physiotherapy, multiprofessional residence in children's health, as well as the master's degree in collective health and PhD on rehabilitation sciences." [Clinician-researcher/Educator, Brazil]

Incorporated the F-words into publications and grant writing applications (n=1)
  • "Used in talks to families and professional groups. Used in publications and in grant applications." [Clinician-researcher, Australia]

Health care organization

The F-words are influencing organizations in items such as facility planning, departmental missions, and the development of programs (n=2)
  • "Facility planning, restructuring." [Administrator, USA]

  • "Used them to guide collaborative goal-setting with families/clients; to focus our departmental mission; to develop programs." [Clinician-researcher/Educator, USA]