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.

The Creation of a Comprehensive and a Brief Core Set for Hearing Loss Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berth Danermark ◽  
Sarah Granberg ◽  
Sophia E. Kramer ◽  
Melissa Selb ◽  
Claes Möller
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
International Classification ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
The Creation

Purpose In May 2001, to integrate biological, psychological, and social aspects of human functioning, the World Health Assembly endorsed the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The aim of this article is to describe the creation of Comprehensive and Brief ICF Core Sets for Hearing Loss. The core sets consist of the most relevant ICF categories for hearing loss. Method and Results Four preparatory studies were carried out and presented at a consensus conference, resulting in a Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Hearing Loss, consisting of 117 ICF categories, and a Brief ICF Core Set for Hearing Loss, consisting of 27 categories (of the 117). Conclusion The Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Hearing Loss can be a user-friendly tool for conducting comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments. The Brief ICF Core Set can be used for many purposes, such as research and population studies. However, its most common use is by individuals seeking to provide a brief description and assessment of functioning of a person with hearing loss.

scholarly journals Development International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Post Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Program: Delphi-Based Consensus Study in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1630
Author(s):  
Shih-Wei Huang ◽  
Yi-Wen Chen ◽  
Reuben Escorpizo ◽  
Chun-De Liao ◽  
Tsan-Hon Liou
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Orthopedic Rehabilitation ◽  
Total Knee

Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical intervention for patients with severe osteoarthritis. Post TKA rehabilitation is crucial for improving patient’s quality of life. However, traditional rehabilitation has only focused on physical function; a systemic analysis of other dimensions such as social participation and environmental factors of post TKA rehabilitation is lacking. The aim of this study was to develop a core set from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program for patients with osteoarthritis post TKA. Before the Delphi-based consensus process, a literature review process was performed for related ICF categories selection. We used a three-round Delphi-based consensus among 20 physical therapists with orthopedic rehabilitation expertise in a university-based hospital. A five-point Likert scale was used to rate the importance of each item. The consensus of ratings was analyzed using Spearman’s rho and semi-interquartile range indices. The ICF core set for post TKA rehabilitation was determined based on a high level of consensus and a mean score of ≥4.0 in the third Delphi-based consensus round. The ICF core set comprised 32 categories, with 13 regarding body function, four regarding body structures, nine regarding activities and participation, four regarding environmental factors, and two regarding personal factors. Our ICF core set for post TKA rehabilitation can provide information on effective rehabilitation strategies and goal setting for patients post TKA. However, further validation and feasibility assessments are warranted.

Validation of the Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for Hand Conditions

Hand Therapy ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Kus ◽  
Caroline Dereskewitz ◽  
Maryam Wickert ◽  
Martina Schwab ◽  
Andreas Eisenschenk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Classification ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
Core Set

Audiological Rehabilitation After Cochlear Implantation: A New Model Developed Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Artur Lorens ◽  
Griet Mertens ◽  
Anja Kurz
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Icf Core Sets

Abstract Background: There is a need for a more holistic approach to treating hearing impairment, as it affects many aspects of a person’s life, not just their hearing. This article describes how The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), particularly the ICF core sets for hearing loss, can be used to plan and evaluate the audiological (re)habilitation of cochlear implant (CI) recipients. Using the ICF core sets should help clinicians better address not only hearing impairment but also its consequences.Methods: The opinions of experts were gathered on their clinical experience about the most relevant ICF categories and codes to describe audiological rehabilitation after cochlear implantation. For the relevant ICF categories, the most commonly used audiological assessment tools and methods were identified.Results: The most relevant codes for Body Functions and Structures, Activity, and Participation were identified. These include: structure of the inner ear (s260), auditory nerve (s260), brainstem (s1105), midbrain (s1101), diencephalon (s1102), and cortical lobe (s110); sound detection (b2300); sound discrimination (b2301); localization of sound source (b2302); lateralization of sound (b2303); speech discrimination (b2304); listening (d115); communicating with – receiving – spoken messages (d310); handling stress and other psychological demands (d240); using communication devices and techniques (d360); conversation (d350); family relationships (d760); school education (d820); remunerative employment (d850); and community life (d910). The appropriate questionnaires as an assessment tools were proposed.Conclusions: Using the ICF can help target the holistic (re)habilitation of CI recipients and reduce hearing loss-induced deficits in function, activity, and participation.

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