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ICF Core Sets for breast cancer.

Mirjam Brach1, Alarcos Cieza, Gerold Stucki

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
|September 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study developed the first Comprehensive and Brief ICF Core Sets for breast cancer using a consensus process. These sets standardize the classification of functioning and disability in breast cancer patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Breast cancer significantly impacts patients' functioning and quality of life.
  • Standardized tools are needed to comprehensively assess and classify the diverse aspects of functioning in breast cancer patients.
  • The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a framework for this assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop the initial versions of a Comprehensive ICF Core Set and a Brief ICF Core Set specifically for breast cancer.
  • To establish a standardized language for describing health and disability in the context of breast cancer.

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.

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  • International experts from various backgrounds identified relevant ICF categories based on trained knowledge and study findings.

    • Main Results:

    • A Comprehensive ICF Core Set comprising 80 categories (73 second-level, 7 third-level) was established.
    • A Brief ICF Core Set consisting of 40 second-level categories was defined.
    • These sets cover body functions, body structures, activities and participation, and environmental factors relevant to breast cancer.

    Conclusions:

    • The consensus process successfully defined ICF Core Sets for breast cancer.
    • Both the Comprehensive and Brief ICF Core Sets provide a standardized framework for classifying functioning and disability in breast cancer patients.