Creating a ClinFIT, the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine's Clinical Functioning...

Rehabilitation physicians worldwide have been called to take action to explore and implement the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine's Clinical Functioning Information Tool - ClinFIT. ClinFIT is an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-based and clinician-administered tool that can be used to systematically assess and report functioning of different patient populations across the care continuum and support the monitoring of rehabilitation outcomes. One essential action step is getting familiar with ClinFIT. It is possible to create a ClinFIT version for your setting and purpose, either by tailoring an existing ClinFIT version or by developing a new version for a specific health condition or context. This paper describes how to create a ClinFIT that works for you. Specifically, it provides you with information about current ClinFIT versions and what to consider when creating the desired ClinFIT version and presents a step-by-step guide for either tailoring an existing ClinFIT version or for developing a new ClinFIT version. This paper also introduces reporting considerations to enhance clinical utility as well as emerging opportunities offered by artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. Lastly, the authors invite all PRM physicians worldwide to join the ClinFIT community as knowledge-brokers and as champions, actively disseminating information about ClinFIT and participating in ClinFIT research.