Validation of the comprehensive ICF core set for low back pain: The perspective of physical therapists

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Kirschneck ◽  
Inge Kirchberger ◽  
Edda Amann ◽  
Alarcos Cieza
2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 429-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Røe ◽  
U Sveen ◽  
S Geyh ◽  
A Cieza ◽  
E Bautz-Holter

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilie Røe ◽  
Erik Bautz-Holter ◽  
Alarcos Cieza

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-255
Author(s):  
Andersom Ricardo Fréz ◽  
Aline Cristiane Binda ◽  
Angela Dubiela ◽  
Christiane Riedi Daniel ◽  
Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Introduction: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) considers multiples aspects of functionality. It is believed that this tool can help to classify the functionality of older adults with low back pain (LBP) . Objectives: To describe the functionality of active older adults with LBP according to the ICF. Methods: A transversal study was conducted using the brief ICF core set for low back pain, to establish functional profiles of 40 older adults. The ICF categories were considered valid when ≥20% of participants showed some disability. Results: Thirty-two of the 35 categories of the brief ICF core set could be considered representative of the sample. Conclusion: The brief ICF core set for LBP results demonstrated that this classification system is representative for describing the functional profile of the sample.


2005 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 544-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geertruida E Bekkering ◽  
Maurits W van Tulder ◽  
Erik JM Hendriks ◽  
Marc A Koopmanschap ◽  
Dirk L Knol ◽  
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Abstract Background and Purpose. An active strategy was developed for the implementation of the clinical guidelines on physical therapy for patients with low back pain. The effect of this strategy on patients' physical functioning, coping strategy, and beliefs regarding their low back pain was studied. Subjects. One hundred thirteen primary care physical therapists treated a total of 500 patients. Methods. The physical therapists were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups. The control group received the guidelines by mail (standard passive method of dissemination). The intervention group, in contrast, received an additional active training strategy consisting of 2 sessions with education, group discussion, role playing, feedback, and reminders. Patients with low back pain, treated by the participating therapists, completed questionnaires on physical functioning, pain, sick leave, coping, and beliefs. Results. Physical functioning and pain in the 2 groups improved substantially in the first 12 weeks. Multilevel longitudinal analysis showed no differences between the 2 groups on any outcome measure during follow-up. Discussion and Conclusion. The authors found no additional benefit to applying an active strategy to implement the physical therapy guidelines for patients with low back pain. Active implementation strategies are not recommended if patient outcomes are to be improved.


2007 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamar Pincus ◽  
Rita Santos ◽  
Alan Breen ◽  
A. Kim Burton ◽  
Martin Underwood ◽  
...  

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