An ICF-Based Model for Implementing and Standardizing Multidisciplinary Obesity Rehabilitation Programs within the Healthcare System

In this study, we aimed to design an ICF-based individual rehabilitation project for obese patients with comorbidities (IRPOb) integrated into the Rehab-CYCLE to standardize rehabilitative programs. This might facilitate the different health professionals involved in the continuum of care of obese p...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2015-05, Vol.12 (6), p.6084-6091
Main Authors: Brunani, Amelia, Raggi, Alberto, Sirtori, Anna, Berselli, Maria Elisa, Villa, Valentina, Ceriani, Francesca, Corti, Stefania, Leonardi, Matilde, Capodaglio, Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic illnesses
Clinical medicine
Comorbidity
Decision making
Disability Evaluation
Health care
Health Personnel
Health services
Humans
Informed consent
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Intervention
Lifestyles
Medical personnel
Models, Theoretical
Nurses
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Obesity - rehabilitation
Patients
Professionals
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Centers - standards
Social workers
Treatment programs
Weight control
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Summary:In this study, we aimed to design an ICF-based individual rehabilitation project for obese patients with comorbidities (IRPOb) integrated into the Rehab-CYCLE to standardize rehabilitative programs. This might facilitate the different health professionals involved in the continuum of care of obese patients to standardize rehabilitation interventions. After training on the ICF and based on the relevant studies, ICF categories were identified in a formal consensus process by our multidisciplinary team. Thereafter, we defined an individual rehabilitation project based on a structured multi-disciplinary approach to obesity. the proposed IRPOb model identified the specific intervention areas (nutritional, physiotherapy, psychology, nursing), the short-term goals, the intervention modalities, the professionals involved and the assessment of the outcomes. Information was shared with the patient who signed informed consent. The model proposed provides the following advantages: (1) standardizes rehabilitative procedures; (2) facilitates the flow of congruent and updated information from the hospital to outpatient facilities, relatives, and care givers; (3) addresses organizational issues; (4) might serve as a benchmark for professionals who have limited specific expertise in rehabilitation of comorbid obese patients.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph120606084