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Developing core sets for patients with obstetricbrachial plexus injury based on the International Classificationof

B J Duijnisveld1, C Saraç, M J A Malessy

  • 1Leiden University Medical Center, Departmentof Orthopaedics, P.O. Box 9600, 2300RC Leiden, the Netherlands.

Bone & Joint Research
|July 10, 2013
PubMed

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This study proposes a method to develop International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI). This will create a standardized framework for assessing OBPI outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) presents with diverse and evolving symptoms, including denervation, weakness, and functional limitations.
  • Currently, a standardized framework for assessing OBPI outcomes is lacking.
  • This paper outlines a process to develop International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for OBPI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a systematic process for developing ICF Core Sets tailored to patients with OBPI.
  • To establish a universally accepted framework for evaluating OBPI patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Four preparatory studies: systematic literature review, focus groups, expert survey, and a multicenter study.
  • A consensus conference to define the initial version of ICF Core Sets based on preparatory study evidence.
  • Field-testing with patients to validate the developed ICF Core Sets for OBPI.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method integrates multiple evidence sources to identify relevant ICF categories for OBPI.
  • A consensus conference will synthesize findings from preparatory studies to create a preliminary version of ICF Core Sets.
  • Patient field-testing will validate the utility and applicability of the ICF Core Sets.

Conclusions:

  • The developed ICF Core Sets for OBPI will provide a practical tool for clinical assessment and evaluation.
  • Researchers can utilize these Core Sets for designing and comparing studies on OBPI.
  • Patients will gain better insight into their health conditions and management strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Core setsDisability and HealthICFInternational Classification of FunctioningObstetric brachial plexus injuryPaediatrics

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