Validation of the comprehensive ICF Core Sets for patients in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities

Müller, Martin; Stier-Jarmer, Marita; Quittan, Michael; Strobl, Ralf; Stucki, Gerold and Grill, Eva (2011): Validation of the comprehensive ICF Core Sets for patients in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities. In: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 43, No. 2: pp. 102-112

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To examine the relevance and completeness of the comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for patients in post-acute rehabilitation facilities. DESIGN: Multi-centre cohort study. PATIENTS: A total of 165 patients (46 female; mean age 67.5 years) from post-acute rehabilitation facilities in 2 Austrian and 7 German hospitals. METHODS: Data on functioning were collected using the respective comprehensive post-acute ICF Core Sets. Data was extracted from patients' medical record sheets and interviews with health professionals and patients. RESULTS: Most of the categories of the comprehensive ICF Core Sets describing impairments, limitations or restrictions occurred in a considerable proportion of the study population. The most outstanding limitations and restrictions of the patients were problems with sleep and blood vessel functions, walking and moving and self-care. Twenty-six aspects of functioning not previously covered by the comprehensive ICF Core Sets were ranked as relevant. CONCLUSION: Most categories of the comprehensive ICF Core Set for patients in post-acute rehabilitation facilities were confirmed. No significant gaps in the established set could be identified.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Keywords: ICF; cohort study; rehabilitation; outcome assessment; classification
• Faculties: Medicine > Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology > Epidemiology of Vertigo and Dizziness
• Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health
• ISSN: 1651-2081
• Language: English