Nurses’ functional status assessments using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health across hospital types in Japan: A cross-sectional study

Although discharge planning practices were comparable across hospital types, functional assessments remained concentrated on physical aspects, with limited attention to broader domains critical for long-term recovery. These findings highlight the need for a more comprehensive and standardized use of the ICF framework to support patients' social reintegration and continuity of care across healthcare settings.