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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and aphasia: a study of social participation
Jodeli Pommerehn1, Miriam Cabrera Corvelo Delboni1, Elenir Fedosse1
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brasil.
Abstract:
Purpose To identify and analyze the impact of aphasia on social participation and daily activities of people affected by this disease, as well as to understand implications of environmental factors on limitations and restrictions of participation according to the criteria established by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Method Data presented and discussed were collected from 12 people of both sexes with aphasia participating in an Interdisciplinary Group for Coexistence. Data were collected between October 2011 and March 2013 and analyzed based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health checklist. Results All subjects had restrictions on performing and participating in their daily activities, either by biological, environmental or socio-cultural factors. Conclusions The restriction in participation was the most evident, mostly due to environmental factors than sequels resulting from the brain injury.
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