ICF Core Set for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities

Disabil Rehabil. 2005 Apr;27(7-8):405-10. doi: 10.1080/09638280400014006.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this consensus process was to decide on a first version of the ICF Core Set for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities.

Methods: The ICF Core Set development involved a formal decision-making and consensus process integrating evidence gathered from preliminary studies including focus groups of health professionals, a systematic review of the literature and empiric data collection from patients.

Results: Fifteen experts selected a total of 70 second-level categories. The largest number of categories was selected from the ICF component Body Functions (23 categories or 33%). Seven (10%) of the categories were selected from the component Body Structures, 22 (31%) from the component Activities and Participation, and 18 (26%) from the component Environmental Factors.

Conclusion: The Post-acute ICF Core Set for patients with musculoskeletal conditions is a clinical framework to comprehensively assess patients in early post-acute rehabilitation facilities, particularly in an interdisciplinary setting. This first ICF Core Set will be further tested through empiric studies in German-speaking countries and internationally.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living / classification*
  • Disability Evaluation*
  • Health Status Indicators
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Rehabilitation Centers / standards
  • World Health Organization