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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"the International Classification of Functioning"”.
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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
… 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 to …
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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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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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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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Tracking individual disease-trajectory of patients with neuromuscular disorders (Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy)
Neuromuscular diseases represent a diverse group of complex genetic disorders. In conditions such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), progressive motor impairment limiting activities of daily life is a common and central clinical feature. Over the last 15 years, …
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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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An Online Self-Assessment Platform for Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors: Development and Acceptability
… developed for stroke survivors can improve the use of electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (ePROM) to enable self-assessment and empower patients to get involved in their care. The overall aim of this PhD was to develop and test the acceptability of an online self-assessment …
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Relationships between cognitive status, speech impairment and communicative participation in Parkinson’s disease
Aim: To assess the relationships 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 …
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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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Community-Based Rehabilitation Supports for Social Inclusion and Work Participation of Young Adults with Visual Impairment in Kenya: A Case Study
… impairment (VI) experience less interaction with the community that impacts the way they relate to the world as they transition to the larger society where they face significant barriers of adjustment, exclusion, and work participation. Young adults with VI contend with cultural stigma, …
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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
… 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 tasks. Moreover, manual …
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The Long Term (Five Year) Neuropsychological and Functional Outcomes of Primary Intracerebral Haemorrhage. A Population Based Study.
This study examined the long-term (5-year) neuropsychological and functional outcomes of primary intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) using a population-based sample. The World Health Organisation‟s model of health outcomes; the International Classification of Functioning (ICF), was used to identify …
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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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Implementation of a New Working Method in Psychiatric Care
Background: The implementation of evidence-based 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 …
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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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