The ICF as a way to specify goals and to assess the outcome of physiotherapeutic interventions in the acute hospital.
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0629Keywords:
ICF, physiotherapy, physical therapy, goals, outcome assessment, classification.Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to measure the effect of physiotherapy treatment. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study with an additional case report. PATIENTS: Individuals were eligible for the study if they were patients at the University Hospital of Zurich and had received physiotherapeutic interventions during their inpatient stay. METHODS: Patient's functioning was assessed by physiotherapists at initiation of physiotherapeutic treatment and at discharge using ICF Core Sets. RESULTS: A total of 425 patients were analysed, mean age 60 years, 42% female. The median of treatment days varied between 4 (intensive care unit) and 19 (low back pain). The majority of patients had improved or stable resultsDownloads
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