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Linkage between International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Qualifiers and Functional Levels of the Functional Independence Measure: a Proposal for Applicability in Clinical Practice.
- Source :
- Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development; Summer2023, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p48-64, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aimed to propose a link between Functional Independence Measure (FIM) levels and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) qualifiers for use in low- or middle-income countries such as Brazil. Method: A multidisciplinary committee was formed to discuss the need for standardisation of the classification so that different professionals could accurately record the functioning and for the standardisation to be meaningful for the individual and his /her support group, allowing observation and participation in the rehabilitation process. The proposed steps to adapt linking ICF qualifiers with FIM scores and functional levels were: 1. Inversion, 2. Parity, 3.Transposition, and 4. Adaptation. Results: FIM's seven levels of functioning have been linked to the five ICF qualifiers. FIM levels "7 (independent)" and "6 (modified independence)" have been linked to qualifiers "0 (no problem)" and "1 (mild problem)", respectively. FIM levels "4" and "5" have been grouped and linked to ICF qualifier "2 (moderate)". FIM levels "3" and "2" have been related to qualifier "3 (severe)". FIM level "1" which indicates complete dependence has been linked to qualifier "4 (complete)". Conclusion: This methodology allows for the creation of a link between the FIM and ICF, preserving clinically important information and having a description and clear relationship. It is thus able to facilitate clinical use of the ICF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RESEARCH
CONSENSUS (Social sciences)
NOSOLOGY
MIDDLE-income countries
HEALTH outcome assessment
QUANTITATIVE research
FUNCTIONAL assessment
LOW-income countries
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
HEALTH care teams
PHYSICAL mobility
WALKING
MEDICAL practice
PEOPLE with disabilities
REHABILITATION
STATISTICAL correlation
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22115242
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173393229
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.20372/dcidj.690