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Billiet L, van Nispen RMA, De Baets S, de Vries R, Van de Velde D, van der Aa HPA. The first step in developing an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Vision Loss: A systematic review. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2024; 44:413-425. [PMID: 38251457 DOI: 10.1111/opo.13269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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AIM As a first step in developing an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for adults with vision loss, this systematic review sought to identify the researchers' perspective by identifying the most often used outcome measures and research topics obtained from studies on adults with vision loss. METHODS PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO and Web of Science were searched for studies on vision loss. Meaningful outcome measures and research topics were linked to the ICF components: environmental factors, body functions, body structures and the Activities and Participation life domains. RESULTS After deduplication, 7219 records remained, of which 2328 articles were eligible for further review. For feasibility reasons, approximately 20% were randomly chosen from every publication year, resulting in 446 included articles. After full-text reading, 349 articles remained, describing 753 outcome measures based on questionnaires and 2771 additional research topics that could be linked to the ICF. Most were linked to the component Activities and Participation, with a focus on recreation and leisure activities (ICF code d920, 70%), reading (d166, 34%) and driving (d475, 27%). For the component body function, seeing functions (b210, 83%) were most often reported. Outcome measures and research topics were least often linked to the body structure component and environmental factors. CONCLUSION The broad range of ICF categories identified in this systematic review represents the variety of functioning typical for adults with vision loss. These results reflect the focus of researchers over the past 21 years by using various vision-related outcomes. In our next steps to develop the ICF Core Set for Vision Loss, we will include perspectives of experts and lived experience.
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- Lorenzo Billiet
- Ophthalmology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Quality of Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy Research Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Blindenzorg Licht en Liefde, Varsenare, Belgium
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- Ophthalmology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Quality of Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy Research Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy Research Group, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Ophthalmology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Quality of Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- The Lighthouse Guild, New York, New York, USA
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Weber C, Thönen F, Zangger M, Stute P. Limitations in functioning in climacteric syndrome: a systematic literature review using the ICF. Climacteric 2021; 25:155-162. [PMID: 34678089 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2021.1985993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study is the first of four preparatory studies in the process to develop an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for climacteric syndrome. The aim was to identify perimenopausal and postmenopausal limitations in functioning reported in the scientific literature. METHODS A systematic literature review was performed on MEDLINE, PsycInfo, Embase and CINAHL including publications from 2010 to 2020. Meaningful concepts were identified from the included studies and linked to the ICF using standardized linking rules. RESULTS From the 6935 unique publications found, 300 articles were randomly selected for abstract screening and 48 studies met the inclusion criteria. From these, 1836 meaningful concepts were identified and linked to 158 different ICF categories. Most of them could be linked to the ICF chapter 'Body Functions'. Emotional, sleep, energy and drive as well as thermoregulatory functions and sensation of pain were addressed in >80% of all publications. CONCLUSION Climacteric syndrome involves all four components of the ICF, but the focus of scientific research lies on limitations in body functioning. Limitations in body structures, activities and participation and environmental factors were less frequently assessed. The ICF is a valuable tool to describe the multidimensional phenotype of climacteric syndrome.
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- C Weber
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Women's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Women's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Women's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Women's Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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Rojas M, Barrios M, Gómez-Benito J, Mikheenkova N, Mosolov S. Functioning Problems in Persons with Schizophrenia in the Russian Context. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph181910276. [PMID: 34639576 PMCID: PMC8507701 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Assessing functionality in schizophrenia from a biopsychosocial perspective is essential to generate treatments that respond to the needs of the individual in his/her context. This research aims to assess the prevalence of functioning problems and their association with socio-demographic and clinical variables in a sample of Russian individuals with schizophrenia, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health as a framework. An empirical cross-sectional study assessed the functioning of 40 individuals with schizophrenia using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Set for schizophrenia. For the Body functions component, the highest prevalence of problems was found in b144 Memory functions (75%) and b140 Attention functions (70%). In the Activities and participation component, the greatest limitations were in d770 Intimate relationships (79.3%) and d240 Handling stress and other psychological demands (82.5%). In the Environmental factors, the most frequent problems were in e110 Products or substances for personal consumption (25%) and e460 Societal attitudes (22.5%); when scored as facilitators, the highest rated categories were e125 Products and technology for communication (100%) and e165 Assets (100%). These results may guide the design of specific treatments for these individuals and serve as a starting point for further studies in similar contexts and in other regions in Russia.
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- Manuel Rojas
- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (J.G.-B.)
- Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (J.G.-B.)
- Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain; (M.R.); (J.G.-B.)
- Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, Passeig de la Vall d’Hebron, 171, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry, Poteshnaya ul., 3, 107076 Moscow, Russia; (N.M.); (S.M.)
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- Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry, Poteshnaya ul., 3, 107076 Moscow, Russia; (N.M.); (S.M.)
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Barrikadnaya pl., 2/1, 125993 Moscow, Russia
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Zangger M, Weber C, Stute P. Developing an ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Maturitas 2021; 143:197-202. [PMID: 33308629 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a globally accepted framework for the assessment of problems in functioning in relation to health conditions. ICF Core Sets are internationally accepted shortlists of the most relevant and essential ICF categories that can be used to assess and document the functioning of patients living with specific health conditions. OBJECTIVES The objective of this paper is to outline the process of developing an ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome. STUDY DESIGN The development of an ICF Core Set follows an established, evidence-based process and will produce a comprehensive and a brief version of the ICF Core Set. The process includes four preliminary studies: 1) a systematic literature review; 2) a multi-center, cross-sectional study in a clinical setting with women 40+ years old; 3) an online expert survey with health professionals involved in caring for the health of women with climacteric syndrome; and 4) a qualitative study with focus groups of women 40+ years old. The results will be integrated at an international consensus conference, where it will be decided which ICF categories will be included in the ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome. CONCLUSION An ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome could provide a holistic assessment of limitations in peri- and post-menopausal women and integrate the psycho-social perspective into health care practice. It could further facilitate communication between health care providers, be useful for research and teaching, and support both the transparency and the comparability of information.
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Limsakul C, Noten S, Selb M, Stam HJ, van der Slot WMA, Roebroeck ME. Developing an ICF Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy: A Global expert survey of relevant functions and contextual factors. J Rehabil Med 2020; 52:jrm00049. [PMID: 32313963 DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify areas of functioning in adults with cerebral palsy that are considered relevant by experts, in order to develop an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy. PARTICIPANTS Experts from various professional backgrounds worldwide who had experience working with adults with cerebral palsy for ≥2 years and were able to complete the survey in the English language. METHODS A cross-sectional study using an international internet-based survey. The experts were asked to address relevant areas of functioning in adults with cerebral palsy. These areas of functioning were then linked to the ICF and the frequencies analysed. RESULTS A total of 126 experts from 32 countries completed the survey. From the responses, 217 unique second-level ICF categories were identified. The three most frequently mentioned categories were "design, construction and building products and technology of buildings for public use (e150, 77%) and private use" (e155, 67%), followed by "sensation of pain" (b280, 62%). CONCLUSION The broad diversity of ICF categories reported by the experts emphasize the known heterogeneity of cerebral palsy and the variety of func-tioning in adulthood. They also reported on many environmental factors, illustrating the importance of person-environment interactions. These findings provide information about relevant issues for use in developing an ICF Core Set for adults with cerebral palsy.
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Nuño L, Barrios M, Moller MD, Calderón C, Rojo E, Gómez-Benito J, Guilera G. An international survey of Psychiatric-Mental-Health Nurses on the content validity of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for Schizophrenia. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2019; 28:867-878. [PMID: 30834663 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for schizophrenia describe the key problems in functioning that are experienced by individuals with this disorder. This study examines the content validity of these Core Sets and aims to identify the most frequent problems faced by people with schizophrenia, considering for this analysis the perspective of Psychiatric-Mental-Health Nurses. The study complied with the COREQ checklist for qualitative studies. A total of 101 nurses from 30 countries covering all six World Health Organization regions participated in a Delphi study. Their responses in Round 1 were linked to ICF categories, retaining those reported by at least 5% of participants. In Round 2, they were asked to rate the relevance of each of these categories to the nursing care of patients with schizophrenia. This process was repeated in Round 3. A total of 2327 concepts were extracted in Round 1 and linked to ICF categories. Following the analysis, 125 categories and 31 personal factors were presented to the experts in rounds 2 and 3. Consensus (defined as agreement ≥75%) was reached for 97 of these categories and 29 personal factors. These categories corresponded to all those (N = 25) in the Brief Core Set and 87 of the 97 categories of the Comprehensive Core Set for schizophrenia. Ten new categories emerged. The Delphi process identified the problems in functioning that nurses encounter when treating individuals with schizophrenia, and the results supported the content validity of the Core Sets. We conclude that these Core Sets offer a comprehensive framework for structuring clinical information and guiding the treatment process.
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- Laura Nuño
- Clinical Institute of Neuroscience (ICN), Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, USA
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- Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Benito Menni CASM, Sisters Hospitallers, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.,Department of Psychiatry, International University of Catalonia, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Group on Measurement Invariance and Analysis of Change (GEIMAC), Institute of Neuroscience, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Kus S, Dereskewitz C, Coenen M, Rauch A, Rudolf KD. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: development of an assessment set to evaluate functioning based on the Brief ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions - ICF Hand A. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2017; 42:731-741. [PMID: 28488456 DOI: 10.1177/1753193417706248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Timely identification of patients' problems after disorder or injury of the hand requires a thorough functional assessment. However, the variety of outcome measures available makes it difficult to choose the appropriate instrument. The brief International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (Brief ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions) provides a standard for what aspects need to be measured in hand injuries and disorders without specifying how to make the assessment. We developed the ICF-based Assessment Hand (ICF HandA), an assessment set for functioning based on the Brief ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions. First, we performed a literature review and an expert survey to pool outcome measures appropriate to assess functioning in clinical practice. At an interdisciplinary consensus conference experts decided on the outcome measures to be included in the ICF HandA. The ICF HandA provides a consensus on outcome measures and instruments to systematically assess function in patients with hand injuries and disorders.
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- S Kus
- 1 Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany.,2 ICF Research Branch - a cooperation partner within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI)
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- 3 Department of Hand Surgery, Plastic and Microsurgery, BG Trauma Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
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- 1 Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany.,2 ICF Research Branch - a cooperation partner within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI)
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- 1 Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany
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- 3 Department of Hand Surgery, Plastic and Microsurgery, BG Trauma Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
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Engelbarts M, Schuster V, Kisser U, Sabariego C, Stier-Jarmer M, Coenen M, Ernst BP, Strieth S, Harréus U, Becker S. The "Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Head and Neck Cancer": a Delphi consensus survey among German speaking speech and language therapists. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 274:2589-2599. [PMID: 28236010 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-017-4494-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The "Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Head and Neck Cancer" (ICF-HNC) is an application of the "International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health" (ICF), representing the characteristic spectrum of issues in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). Our primary aim was to evaluate which categories of the ICF-HNC are dealt with by speech and language therapists (SLTs) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The secondary aim was to identify outcome measures used by SLTs to measure the categories of the ICF-HNC in clinical practice. SLTs experienced in the treatment of HNC patients evaluated the categories of the ICF-HNC in a three-round Delphi survey. They were asked whether the listed categories represented issues treated by SLTs in HNC patients, and what outcome measures were used to assess them. Altogether, 31 SLTs completed the survey. 47 of 108 previously selected categories of the ICF-HNC achieved the cut-off value. Out of these, 40.4% were derived from the component "Body Functions", 36.2% from "Body Structures", 12.8% from "Environmental Factors", and 10.6% from "Activities and Participation". Altogether, 82 of the mentioned outcome measures were considered as reasonable from the perspective of SLTs. Of these, only 37 achieved more than 50% approval. This study emphasises the importance of "Body Structures" and "Body Functions" for SLTs in Germany and Switzerland in treating patients with HNC. Moreover, the results highlighted the need to agree on evidence-based outcome measures in speech and language therapy.
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- Matthias Engelbarts
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology-IBE, Chair for Public Health and Health Services Research, Research Unit for Biopsychosocial Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- ICF Research Branch, a Cooperation Partner Within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology-IBE, Chair for Public Health and Health Services Research, Research Unit for Biopsychosocial Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- ICF Research Branch, a Cooperation Partner Within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology-IBE, Chair for Public Health and Health Services Research, Research Unit for Biopsychosocial Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- ICF Research Branch, a Cooperation Partner Within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, Kirchfeldstr. 40, 40217, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Barrios M, Guilera G, Selb M, Gómez-Benito J. Identification of problems in the functioning of individuals with schizophrenia from the expert perspective: an Internet-based survey. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:2055-2062. [PMID: 27712119 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1217073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to identify aspects of functioning and related environmental factors that are relevant to schizophrenia from the perspective of health professionals experienced in treating individuals with this disorder using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHOD An international pool of experts from diverse health care disciplines was surveyed to identify problems in functioning experienced by individuals with schizophrenia and the environmental factors that impact their functioning. On the basis of established rules, all answers were translated to the ICF by two independent researchers. RESULTS One-hundred and eighty-nine experts from all six World Health Organization regions identified 4776 meaningful concepts, of which 92% were linked to 347 different ICF categories. Of the 347 categories, 194 were second-level categories, 151 were third-level categories and 2 were fourth-level categories. Ninety-five second-level ICF categories, 43 third-level categories and 1 fourth-level category reached percentage frequency of at least 5%. The majority of the categories were attributed to body functions, activities and participation, and environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS Health professionals identified a wide range of problems in functioning that reflect the complexity and breadth of schizophrenia, specifically activity limitations and participation restrictions that are particularly relevant for individuals with schizophrenia. Knowing these functioning problems can guide the design of patient-oriented rehabilitation programmes. Implications for rehabilitation Schizophrenia may result in impaired functioning in multiple daily life activities. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can help in identifying the needs and problems of these individuals. The reported list of ICF categories can facilitate a systematic application of the ICF in schizophrenia and can help to design and implement coordinated and patient oriented rehabilitation programmes with a biopsychosocial approach. According to health professionals surveyed, activity limitations and participation restrictions are broadly affected in this population and are highly influenced by neurocognitive and social cognitive deficits and environmental factors.
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- Maite Barrios
- a Department of Behavioral Sciences Methods , University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.,b Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior (IR3C), University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain
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- a Department of Behavioral Sciences Methods , University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.,b Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior (IR3C), University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain
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- c ICF Research Branch, a cooperation partner within the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Family of International Classifications in Germany (at DIMDI) , Nottwil , Switzerland.,d Swiss Paraplegic Research , Nottwil , Switzerland
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- a Department of Behavioral Sciences Methods , University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain.,b Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior (IR3C), University of Barcelona , Barcelona , Spain
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Renom M, Conrad A, Bascuñana H, Cieza A, Galán I, Kesselring J, Coenen M. Content validity of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for multiple sclerosis from the perspective of speech and language therapists. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2014; 49:672-686. [PMID: 25134658 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a comprehensive framework to structure the information obtained in multidisciplinary clinical settings according to the biopsychosocial perspective of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and to guide the treatment and rehabilitation process accordingly. It is now undergoing validation from the user perspective for which it has been developed in the first place. AIMS To validate the content of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for MS from the perspective of speech and language therapists (SLTs) involved in the treatment of persons with MS (PwMS). METHODS & PROCEDURES Within a three-round e-mail-based Delphi Study 34 SLTs were asked about PwMS' problems, resources and aspects of the environment treated by SLTs. Responses were linked to ICF categories. Identified ICF categories were compared with those included in the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for MS to examine its content validity. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Thirty-four SLTs named 524 problems and resources, as well as aspects of environment. Statements were linked to 129 ICF categories (60 Body-functions categories, two Body-structures categories, 42 Activities-&-participation categories, and 25 Environmental-factors categories). SLTs confirmed 46 categories in the Comprehensive ICF Core Set. Twenty-one ICF categories were identified as not-yet-included categories. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS This study contributes to the content validity of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for MS from the perspective of SLTs. Study participants agreed on a few not-yet-included categories that should be further discussed for inclusion in a revised version of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set to strengthen SLTs' perspective in PwMS' neurorehabilitation.
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- Marta Renom
- Unitat de Neurorehabilitació and Unitat de Neuroimmunologia Clínica, Centre d'Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya (CEM-Cat), Barcelona, Spain
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