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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"international classification of functioning, disability and health"”.
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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
This study arose out of 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 …
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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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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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An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery
Recent shifts in the philosophy of aphasia rehabilitation have engendered research interests in the broad and long-term consequences of the condition. In response, this study aimed to describe and compare acute and long-term consequences of aphasia. Indepth interviews were conducted with fifteen …
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Employment quality in adult survivors of childhood cancer
Background: Adult survivors of childhood cancer can have lower employment participation outcomes including employment quality. This study is aimed to identify factors that predict employment quality in this growing population. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 296 currently employed adult …
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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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A Phenomenological Study of Participation in Specialized and Inclusive Recreation Programs
<p>The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand whether participation in specialized recreation programs, which are designed for individuals with disabilities, increases opportunities for participation in inclusive programs, which are designed for both individuals with and without …
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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
The thesis 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 …
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Anwendungsorientierte Konzeption zur internen Qualitätssteuerung der Klassifikationen KTL und ICF in der medizinischen Rehabilitation
In medical 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 …
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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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Exploring caregiver perspectives of adults with Severe and Profound and multiple Learning Disabilities Accessing Sedentary Hydrotherapy (SPLASH Study).
Background: The term Learning Disability (LD) defines a significant impairment in cognition and social functioning, present from birth/early-childhood with a lifelong enduring impact. Severe LD (SLD) and Profound and Multiple LD (PMLD) diagnoses are made when intelligence quotient falls below 35 …
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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
<p>The increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has levied associated effects upon the quality of life (QOL) of mothers of children with ASD. These mothers are subjected to various influences upon their lives as a result of their role as caregivers to children with ASD. The purpose …
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Methodological challenges in the evidence synthesis of health outcomes of digital health technologies
Medical devices and pharmaceuticals are worlds apart, but healthcare would be impossible without them. Digital biomarkers are the subject of this thesis defined as objective, measurable, physiological, and behavioural parameters collected using wearable, portable, implantable, or digestible digital …
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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
Purpose: This 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 …
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Evaluating the musculoskeletal health state of intensive care unit survivors
Survivors of critical illness frequently experience long-term physical impairment, decreased health-related quality of life and low rates of return to employment. There has been limited investigation of the underlying problems impacting physical function of patients post-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) …
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