Wildner M, Quittan M, Portenier L, Wilke S, Boldt C, Stucki G, Kostanjsek N, Grill E. ICF Core Set for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities.
Disabil Rehabil 2005;
27:397-404. [PMID:
16040542 DOI:
10.1080/09638280400013958]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
The aim of this consensus process was to decide on a first version of the ICF Core Set for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities.
METHODS
The ICF Core Set development involved a formal decision-making and consensus process integrating evidence gathered from preliminary studies including focus groups of health professionals, a systematic review of the literature and empiric data collection from patients.
RESULTS
Seventeen experts selected a total of 84 second-level categories. The largest number of categories was selected from the ICF component Body Functions (33 categories or 39% of all ICF Core Set categories). Four (5%) of the categories were selected from the component Body Structures, 23 (27%) from the component Activities and Participation, and 24 (29%) from the component Environmental Factors.
CONCLUSIONS
The Post-acute ICF Core Set for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions is a clinical framework to comprehensively assess patients in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities, particularly in an interdisciplinary setting. This first ICF Core Set will be further tested through empiric studies in German-speaking countries and internationally.
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