Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health in rheumatologic rehabilitation

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) created by the World Health Organization provides both a framework and a classification comprehensively covering domains of function and disability in rheumatologic patients. The ICF can be used as a universal language und...

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Published in:Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie 2008-11, Vol.67 (7), p.565-574
Main Authors: Weigl, M, Schwarzkopf, S R, Stucki, G
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Disability Evaluation
Female
Germany
Humans
International Classification of Diseases
Male
Outcome Assessment (Health Care) - methods
Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods
Rheumatic Diseases - classification
Rheumatic Diseases - diagnosis
Rheumatic Diseases - rehabilitation
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) created by the World Health Organization provides both a framework and a classification comprehensively covering domains of function and disability in rheumatologic patients. The ICF can be used as a universal language understood by medical doctors, health professionals, researchers, patients, and other groups. It is based on an integrative biopsychosocial model of functioning. For its implementation in rheumatology and medicine in general, practical ICF-based tools such as the ICF Core Sets are necessary. These Sets, which were developed in a standardized scientific process, consist of the ICF categories that are most relevant for a specific group of patients, e.g. chronic patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatologic rehabilitation, patient problems, medical findings, treatment goals, and treatment concepts can be structured by applying the ICF, ICF Core Sets, and an ICF assessment sheet to patients. In outcomes research, ICF Core Sets can support the selection of relevant outcome domains.
ISSN:0340-1855
DOI:10.1007/s00393-008-0320-7