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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Disability and Health (ICF)"”.
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Validation of the ICF Comprehensive Set for Patients with Low Back Pain: Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is a multipurpose classification to describe functional states associated with health conditions. To ensure practicability the ICF …
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The production of an appropriate and culturally sound isiXhosa translation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Checklist
… the necessity to have an isiXhosa version of the ICF Checklist to use in a study on the living conditions of people with disabilities in the Eastern and Western provinces of South Africa carried out by a partnership between the University of Cape Town, the University of Oslo, The Foundation for …
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Use of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) as a theoretical framework to inform interprofessional assessment and management by health care professionals in Rwanda.: a cluster randomised control trial
Background: Effective collaboration between health professionals can reduce medical errors and assist in interpretation of health information resulting in improved patient care. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) has been suggested as a potential framework …
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How do persons living with lower back pain experience disability in their daily lives? A qualitative study
… living with lower back pain (LBP) experience disability using the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. I conducted three focus groups. Participants ages 20-65 years, living with LBP and seeking chiropractic treatment for their LBP were recruited from …
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Examination of the Burn Model Systems and the Multicenter Benchmarking Study Outcome Measures Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
The Burn Injury Model Systems and the Multi-Center Burn Study are two nationwide, multi-center burn injury databases that use patient-reported outcome measures to collect data regarding patients’ experiences after burn injury. The data are collected in the hope that this knowledge will enable …
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Employment quality in adult survivors of childhood cancer
… in the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort Study. Cancer and treatment conditions were abstracted from medical records. Health status and work-related variables were determined from surveys and validated instruments. Multiple Regression and Correlation (MRC) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) methods …
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URINARY INCONTINENCE AND WOMEN’S QUALITY OF LIFE IN OMAN
<p>Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common public health concern among women worldwide, with adverse effects on their quality of life (QoL). This study aims to explore the prevalence of UI among Omani women aged 18-49 years old, and to explore the impact of UI on women's daily prayers, physical …
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An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients
… set out to document the process of developing and testing a non-pharmacological biopsychosocial intervention programme which included exercise and health education for women with musculoskeletal conditions attending a clinic in a poorly resourced area of the Free State Province in South Africa. …
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Effects of Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Non-ambulatory Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: Understanding Parents’ Perspectives
Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) often receive botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) to manage spasticity. Our 2014 study developed an inventory of parents’ goals for BoNT-A treatment, but reasons for selecting these goals were unclear. The current study aimed to describe and categorize the …
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Anwendungsorientierte Konzeption zur internen Qualitätssteuerung der Klassifikationen KTL und ICF in der medizinischen Rehabilitation
… rehabilitation, the requirements of legislators and cost bearers for quality management are at a high level. The Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) supports this with its quality assurance measures, as does the World Health Organization (WHO) with guidelines anent certified quality management …
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Relationships between cognitive status, speech impairment and communicative participation in Parkinson’s disease
… between cognitive status, speech impairment and communicative participation in Parkinson’s disease. Introduction: Speech and communication difficulties, as well as cognitive impairment, are prevalent in Parkinson’s. The contributions of cognitive impairment and acoustic speech characteristics …
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A capabilities approach to understanding health disparities
Health disparities are pervasive in the U.S., and three of the greatest risk factors for poor health outcomes are race, rural residence, and disability. Individuals in these groups frequently experience poor health outcomes and social disadvantages. Such disadvantages contradict ethical principles …
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Factors Associated with Quality of Life Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Body Functions and Structures, Activities, Participation, Environmental, and Personal Factors associated with QOL among mothers of children with ASD.</p> <p>English literate, inhabitants of the United States, mothers over …
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Evaluation of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHO DAS II) - German Version
ABSTRACT Backgroud: The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS II) is a new measure of functioning and disability that is conceptually compatible with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). In contrast to other measures of health …
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Team rehabilitation and health care utilization in chronic inflammatory arthritis patients
The aim of this thesis was to study outcome and evaluation of rheumatological multidisciplinary team rehabilitation programmes in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis (CIA); rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and other spondyloarthritides, and to analyse …
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Object Manipulation During Development
During development, children naturally explore and manipulate objects with their hands and fingers, becoming more skillful with practice and with age. The development of manual dexterity is important for several critical motor milestones in childhood and has a huge impact on self-care and learning …
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A study to explore the role of community disability workers in facilitating livelihood opportunities for disabled youth in rural areas of Southern Botswana
… study aimed to explore the role of Community Disability Workers (CDWs) in facilitating livelihood opportunities for disabled youth in rural Southern Botswana. The CDWs in the study worked in Community- based Rehabilitation (CBR) programmes. The elements of the Livelihood component of CBR …
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Implementation of a New Working Method in Psychiatric Care
… methods in hospital settings is challenging and multifaceted. There are several different factors that may affect implementation processes, of which the organisational culture may be one. It is well known that conservative organisational culture can hinder implementations; accordingly, a mix …
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Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study
Disability is a complex construct, and our understanding of it has evolved over the years from a purely medical description to encapsulating the experience of those with disability in the context in which they live. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) …
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Translation and Adaptation of the Self Assessment of Communication (SAC) and Significant Other Assessment of Communication (SOAC) into Afrikaans
… The Self Assessment of Communication (SAC) and Significant Other Assessment of Communication (SOAC) are self-report outcome measures that are based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Classification of Functioning in Disability and Health (ICF) framework. The SAC and SOAC …
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