| Sumario: | Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), developed by WHO, offers a standardized, biopsychosocial framework to assess health and functioning. Its Pediatric version International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), addresses developmental aspects specific to children. Although it aids clinical decision-making and outcome evaluation in pediatric physiotherapy, its integration into routine clinical practice is still not widespread. This limited adoption may be due to factors such as lack of awareness, training, and perceived complexity in applying the framework in everyday practice. The objective the study is to assess the level of knowledge and utilization of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) among pediatric physiotherapists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 pediatric physiotherapists practicing in Bangalore, Karnataka. Participants were selected based on inclusion criteria using purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and utilization of the ICF. Conclusion: Among 95 pediatric physiotherapists surveyed, 55.8% demonstrated average knowledge of the ICF, 27.4% had good knowledge, and 16.8% showed below average knowledge. The study highlights the pediatric physiotherapists have average knowledge of the ICF, with limited good understanding and a notable portion showing below average knowledge. These findings emphasize the need for enhanced training to improve ICF use in clinical practice and support better patient outcomes.
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