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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) significantly impacts patient functioning and disability.
  • Understanding these impacts is crucial for effective healthcare management.
  • The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a standardized framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe functioning and disability in stable IHD patients.
  • To apply the ICF model to assess health status.
  • To identify key areas of limitation in IHD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Adult IHD patients undergoing rehabilitation were enrolled.
  • The ICF checklist and WHO Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHO-DAS II) were administered.
  • Descriptive analyses reported clinical variables and WHO-DAS II scores.

Main Results:

  • One hundred IHD patients (71% NYHA class II) were studied.
  • Mean WHO-DAS II score was 23.9.
  • Limitations were most severe in life activities, mobility, and social participation.

Conclusions:

  • The ICF model offers a broader perspective on IHD patient health.
  • ICF application provides valuable data for healthcare process monitoring.
  • This approach supports patient care from acute settings to outpatient management.