Presentation of the Comprehensive and Brief International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets (ICF-CS) for schizophrenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S365-S365
Author(s):  
O. Pino ◽  
G. Guilera ◽  
E. Rojo ◽  
J. Gómez-Benito
Keyword(s):  
Consensus Conference ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Persons With Schizophrenia ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Icf Core Sets

ObjectiveThe aim this presentation is present the results of the preparatory studies were presented at an international consensus conference, a multi-stage, iterative, decision-making and consensus process that took place 12–14 May 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. At this consensus conference, schizophrenia experts from different countries worldwide and working in a broad range of professions decided which ICF categories should be included in the first version of the ICF Core Sets for schizophrenia.MethodFour preliminary studies intend to capture the researcher's perspective, the patient's perspective, the expert's perspective and the clinician's perspective, respectively, on the most relevant aspects of functioning of persons living with schizophrenia. The final definition of ICF Core Sets for schizophrenia have been determined by integrating the results of preliminary studies in a consensus conference with international expert.ResultThe experts included 97 categories in the Comprehensive ICF Core Set and 25 categories in the Brief ICF-CS. The specific categories of each ICF-CS are shown in this presentation. The Comprehensive ICF-CS can guide multidisciplinary assessments of functioning in persons with schizophrenia, and the brief version is ideal for use in both clinical and epidemiological research, since it includes a small and practical number of categories, but sufficiently wide for finding utility in clinical assessments.ConclusionICF-CS are being designed with the goal of providing useful standards for research, clinical practice and teaching, and it will stimulate research and will improve understanding of functioning, health and environmental factors in schizophrenia.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Development of ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Granberg ◽  
Berth Danermark ◽  
Jean-Pierre Gagné
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001, offers a framework for a comprehensive understanding of health. One of the main goals of the ICF is to provide a conceptual framework of health that can be applied both for research purposes and in clinical settings. In order to promote the use of the ICF in clinical settings, the WHO initiated the Core Sets project. Core Sets, targeting a specific health condition, consist of a set of ICF categories that can serve as minimal standards (Brief ICF Core Set) or as standards for comprehensive assessment (Comprehensive ICF Core Set). In 2009, a process of developing ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss was initiated. This process involves three phases of development. In the first phase, four scientific studies are conducted to collect evidence for relevant ICF categories to be used in the Core Sets. In phase two, a consensus conference is held to establish relevant ICF categories, and in the third phase, the Core Sets that are retained are tested and validated. This paper describes the process of developing ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss as well as an invitation to participate in the project.

scholarly journals Developing Core Sets for Persons Following Amputation Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a Way to Specify Functioning

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Friedbert Kohler ◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Gerold Stucki ◽  
Jan Geertzen ◽  
Helena Burger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Consensus Conference ◽  
International Classification ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Amputation is a common late stage sequel of peripheral vascular disease and diabetes or a sequel of accidental trauma, civil unrest and landmines. The functional impairments affect many facets of life including but not limited to: Mobility; activities of daily living; body image and sexuality. Classification, measurement and comparison of the consequences of amputations has been impeded by the limited availability of internationally, multiculturally standardized instruments in the amputee setting. The introduction of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by the World Health Assembly in May 2001 provides a globally accepted framework and classification system to describe, assess and compare function and disability. In order to facilitate the use of the ICF in everyday clinical practice and research, ICF core sets have been developed that focus on specific aspects of function typically associated with a particular disability. The objective of this paper is to outline the development process for the ICF core sets for persons following amputation. The ICF core sets are designed to translate the benefits of the ICF into clinical routine. The ICF core sets will be defined at a Consensus conference which will integrate evidence from preparatory studies, namely: (a) a systematic literature review regarding the outcome measures of clinical trails and observational studies, (b) semi-structured patient interviews, (c) international experts participating in an internet-based survey, and (d) cross-sectional, multi-center studies for clinical applicability. To validate the ICF core sets field-testing will follow.Invitation for participation: The development of ICF Core Sets is an inclusive and open process. Anyone who wishes to actively participate in this process is invited to do so.

scholarly journals Developing Core Sets for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injury Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 464-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montserrat Bernabeu ◽  
Sara Laxe ◽  
Raquel Lopez ◽  
Gerold Stucki ◽  
Anthony Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

The authors outline the process for developing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Core Sets for traumatic brain injury (TBI). ICF Core Sets are selections of categories of the ICF that identify relevant categories of patients affected by specific diseases. Comprehensive and brief ICF Core Sets for TBI should become useful for clinical practice and for research. The final definition of the ICF Core Sets for TBI will be determined at an ICF Core Sets Consensus Conference, which will integrate evidence from preliminary studies. The development of ICF Core Sets is an inclusive and open process and rehabilitation professionals are invited to participate.

The development of ICF Core Sets for multiple sclerosis: results of the International Consensus Conference

2011 ◽  
Vol 258 (8) ◽  
pp. 1477-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Coenen ◽  
◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Jenny Freeman ◽  
Fary Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Developing the ICF Core Sets for multiple sclerosis to specify functioning

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kesselring ◽  
Michaela Coenen ◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Alan Thompson ◽  
Nenad Kostanjsek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
International Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Icf Core Sets ◽  
The Impact

Functioning is increasingly being taken into account for evaluating the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the individual and the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation. With the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), we can now rely on a globally-agreed-upon framework and system for classifying the typical spectrum of problems in functioning of persons given the environmental context in which they live. ICF Core Sets are lists of ICF categories selected to capture those aspects of functioning that are most likely to be affected by specific diseases. The objective of this document is to outline the development process for the ICF Core Sets for MS. The ICF Core Sets for MS will be defined at an ICF Core Set Consensus Conference, which will integrate evidence from preparatory studies, namely: a) a systematic review on parameters reported in MS studies; b) a qualitative study using focus groups and individual interviews with individuals with MS; c) an expert survey with international health professionals participating and d) an empirical cross-sectional study. The ICF Core Sets for MS are being designed with the goal of providing useful standards for research and clinical practice. Multiple Sclerosis 2008; 14: 252—254. http://msj.sagepub.com

scholarly journals The development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets for deafblindness: A study protocol

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261413
Author(s):  
Abinethaa Paramasivam ◽  
Atul Jaiswal ◽  
Renu Minhas ◽  
Peter Holzhey ◽  
Karen Keyes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Background Individuals with deafblindness experience a combination of hearing and vision impairments. The World Health Organization has developed a global framework referred to as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe health and functioning. From the full ICF classification, a selection of categories, referred to as ICF Core Sets, provide users with a tool to describe functioning and disability in specific health conditions. There has been no ICF Core Set created for deafblindness. Given that core sets are instrumental in improving clinical practice, research, and service delivery, the aim of this study is to develop an ICF Core Set for deafblindness. Methods As part of the preparatory phase in the ICF Core Set development, there are four studies that will be conducted. This includes the [1] systematic literature review that examines the researcher’s perspective, [2] qualitative study focusing on the individuals with deafblindness experience, [3] experts survey that looks at health professional’s perspective, and [4] empirical study that examines the clinical perspective. The studies will be conducted using the principles outlined by the ICF Research Branch for the development of ICF Core Sets. The systematic literature review protocol was submitted for registration on PROSPERO CRD42021247952. Discussion An ICF Core Set created for deafblindness will benefit individuals living with deafblindness who are often excluded from social participation, policies, and services. An ICF Core Set for deafblindness will have a significant impact on healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, service providers and individuals with deafblindness by facilitating communication among all stakeholder to support the functioning of those with deafblindness.

scholarly journals Disability and ICF Core Sets in Mood Disorders

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
J.L. Ayuso-Mateos
Keyword(s):  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Biopsychosocial Perspective ◽  
Icf Core Sets ◽  
Different Levels

The concept of disability has changed enormously, from a notion of handicap (ICIDM,1980) to the idea of person with disability (ICF,2001). The ICF considers three different levels of disability: body, person and environment, offering a possibility to address it in a universal, integrative and interactive perspective. The utility of the ICF in shifting the attention from a medical to a biopsychosocial perspective is therefore accepted. Having 1464 categories, it is hardly applicable to clinical practice and research. Mood disorders are characterized by a variety of psychiatric and somatic symptoms, associated with a significant loss of quality of life and functioning. Practical tools, such as Core Sets, that cover the spectrum of problems are needed. ICF Core Sets have been developed for depression and are currently being developed by our group for bipolar disorder. The ICF Comprehensive Core Sets for depression is the second larger among 12 Comprehensive ICF Core Sets for chronic disorders. This fact reflects the complex limitations in functioning and the numerous interactions with environmental factors. From the first version of the ICF Core Sets for depression as well as the preliminary studies for the bipolar disorder's core sets mental functions are mostly represented among the body functions domain. Few aspects important to mood disorders, as suicide, have been found to be relevant from both a systematic literature review and an expert survey in BD and in the consensus conference were the Core Sets for depression were establish but are not covered in the ICF.

Functioning in Schizophrenia: Similarities and Differences Between Clinical, Patient and Expert Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S105-S105
Author(s):  
M. Barrios ◽  
G. Guilera ◽  
O. Pino ◽  
E. Rojo ◽  
S. Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Clinical Patient ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Icf Core Sets

IntroductionIn 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) created the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to offer a comprehensive and universally accepted framework to describe functioning, disability and health. The ICF Core Sets (ICF-CS) are a selection of categories that serve as a minimal standard for the assessment of functioning and disability in a specific health condition. The ICF-CS for schizophrenia was created in 2015 based on four preliminary studies that intend to capture different perspectives.ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to describe the similarities (i.e. overlap) and discrepancies (i.e. unique contribution) between the clinical, patient and expert perspectives on the most relevant problems in functioning of individuals with schizophrenia, being focused on the European WHO region.MethodsForty-four experts from 14 European countries participated in an expert survey, patients with schizophrenia were involved in four focus groups, and health professionals assessed 127 patients in relation to daily life functioning. Information gathered from these three preliminary studies was linked to the ICF.ResultsData showed that although a considerable number of second-level ICF categories agreed on the three preparatory studies (n = 54, 27.7%), each perspective provided a unique set of ICF categories. Specifically, experts reported 65 unique ICF categories, patients 23 and health professionals 11.ConclusionsEven though there were similarities between perspectives, each one underlined different areas of functioning, showing the importance of including different perspectives in order to get a complete view of functioning and disability in individuals with schizophrenia.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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