Feasibility of the Dutch ICF Activity Inventory: a pilot study

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Rehabilitation Science
• Gerontology

Background:

• Global demographic ageing increases demand for visual rehabilitation services.
• Efficient organization of these services is crucial.
• The Dutch ICF Activity Inventory (D-AI) was developed to assess rehabilitation needs in visually impaired individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To test the feasibility of the Dutch ICF Activity Inventory (D-AI) using computer-assisted telephone interviews.
• To evaluate patient and assessor feedback on the initial D-AI version.
• To refine the D-AI based on pilot study findings.

Main Methods:

• The initial D-AI was administered to 20 patients during regular intake.
• Patients and intake assessors completed evaluation forms post-assessment.
• Feedback was used to develop a revised version of the D-AI.

Main Results:

• The mean administration time for the D-AI was 88.8 minutes.
• Patients and assessors generally responded positively to the D-AI.
• A significant portion (60%) of patients and professionals found the assessment duration excessive, though all items were deemed relevant.

Conclusions:

• The revised D-AI offers a systematic approach to identify and prioritize patient needs in visual rehabilitation.
• It facilitates the development of individualized rehabilitation plans and enhances outcome evaluation.
• Future revisions will focus on reducing administration time by assessing only top-priority goals, with a larger validation study planned.