Identification of categories of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in functional assessment measures for stroke survivors: a systematic review.

CONCLUSION: The Functional Independence Measure has more concepts related to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, since it addresses a greater number of categories. These findings can help guide health professionals in the selection of assessment tools for the evaluation of post-stroke functioning, making viable the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health categories in clinical practice and public health services. Implications for rehabilitation This study standardized identification of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health categories in the main outcome measures used to assess post-stroke functional capacity. Functional Independence Measure has more concepts related to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health compared to other functional assessment instruments. Findings can enable physiotherapists and researchers choose the most appropriate measure that best corresponds to their field of interest. These results facilitate the implementation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in clinical practice. Use of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health categories can standardize information on functional health. PMID: 30451028 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research