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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability.
  • Understanding patient functioning is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
  • The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) provides a standardized framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe functioning and disability in stroke patients using the ICF model.
  • To identify common impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions post-stroke.
  • To evaluate the utility of the ICF in a rehabilitation setting.

Main Methods:

  • 197 adult stroke patients in a rehabilitation hospital were enrolled.
  • Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and WHO Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHO-DAS II) were used.
  • ICF checklist applied via medical records and team meetings; descriptive analyses performed.

Main Results:

  • Patients were predominantly male, around 60 years old, with an average FIM score of 75.
  • 32 ICF Body Functions, 5 Body Structures, 27 Activities and Participation, and 7 Environmental Factors categories were problematic for over 20% of patients.
  • Significant impairments in body functions and limitations in activities and participation were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The ICF is an integrative tool for professionals managing stroke patients.
  • The ICF checklist effectively captures stroke sequelae, including impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
  • Findings underscore the extensive rehabilitation needs of stroke survivors and facilitate patient-centered care planning.