International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Mikhail Saltychev
Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine,
Turku University Hospital, PO Box 52, FI-20521, Turku
Finland
Research Article
How Well the ICF Concepts of Functioning, Capacity and Performance are known Amongst the Finnish Specialists in Physical and Rehabilitation
Medicine?
Author(s): Mikhail Saltychev, Katri Laimi and Jaro KarppinenMikhail Saltychev, Katri Laimi and Jaro Karppinen
Purpose: To investigate how well Finnish specialists in physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) are familiar with ICF-based concepts of functioning, capacity, and performance.
Methods: In February 2013, the 5-minute survey was conducted amongst participants at the annual meeting of the Finnish Society of PRM. The 54 participants (response rate 81%) were asked to define the difference between concepts of functioning and capacity/performance. They were also asked to give some examples of medical tests related to these concepts. Two independent researchers evaluated the responses basing on appropriate definitions presented by ICF and researchers own experience.
Results: Of respondents, 83% were able to define the concept of functioning accordingly to the ICF framework as a complex relationship between health condit.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000164