ICF: The endpoint of rehabilitation assessment?

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), developed by the World Health Organization, provides a biopsychosocial framework for describing health and health-related states. This short review explores ICF's evolution, current applications, and future directions in rehabilitation medicine. We highlight how the ICF bridges traditional biomedical diagnoses and patient-centered outcomes, promotes multidisciplinary collaboration, and supports functional and policy-level integration in healthcare systems. With the rise of digital health technologies, the ICF is poised to play a transformative role in redefining rehabilitation goals and practices.