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ICF Core Sets for chronic ischaemic heart disease
Alarcos Cieza1, Armin Stucki, Szilvia Geyh
1ICF Research Branch, WHO FIC Collaborating Center (DIMDI), IMBK, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
|September 17, 2004
Summary
This study developed the Comprehensive ICF Core Set and Brief ICF Core Set for chronic ischaemic heart disease (CIHD) using expert consensus and evidence. These standardized tools aim to improve patient assessment and care for CIHD.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic ischaemic heart disease (CIHD) poses significant challenges in patient management and functional assessment.
- Standardized tools are needed to comprehensively capture the health status and impact of CIHD.
- The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a framework for such assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop the first version of a Comprehensive ICF Core Set for CIHD.
- To develop the first version of a Brief ICF Core Set for CIHD.
- To establish a consensus-based set of ICF categories for CIHD.
Main Methods:
- A formal consensus process was employed, integrating evidence from preliminary studies.
- Preliminary studies included a Delphi exercise, systematic review, and empirical data collection.
- International experts trained in the ICF identified relevant ICF categories.
Main Results:
- A Comprehensive ICF Core Set with 61 second-level categories was defined.
- A Brief ICF Core Set with 36 second-level categories was defined.
- The sets encompass body functions, body structures, activities and participation, and environmental factors.
Conclusions:
- A formal consensus process successfully defined ICF Core Sets for CIHD.
- The Comprehensive and Brief ICF Core Sets provide standardized tools for CIHD assessment.
- These ICF Core Sets facilitate a holistic understanding of the impact of CIHD on individuals.