The ICF as a framework to collect and interpret data on the extent and variety of disability in neurological conditions

CONCLUSIONS: Records from 1310 patients were available. A total of 97 ICF categories were reported, and 21 were commonly addressed in more than five conditions. Approximately half of the categories in body functions were related to mental and movement-related functions and more than 25% of the activities-related categories involved activities that require the support from a caregiver. Environmental factors were mostly reported as facilitators. Our data indicate a residual mind-body dichotomy, the relevance of disability not only for the patients but also for their caregivers, and the difficulties in addressing barriers in the environment. Content Type Journal ArticlePages -DOI 10.3233/NRE-141186Authors A Raggi, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyM Leonardi, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyV Covelli, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyD Sattin, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyC Scaratti, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyS Schiavolin, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, ItalyM Willems, Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit, Neurological...
Source: NeuroRehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: NeuroRehabilitation Source Type: research