Development of an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based standard set to describe the impact of joint contractures on participation of older individuals in geriatric care settings. Issue 1 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bartoszek, Gabriele; Fischer, Uli; von Clarenau, Stephan Clarmann; Grill, Eva; Mau, Wilfried; Meyer, Gabriele; Strobl, Ralf; Thiesemann, Rüdiger; Nadolny, Stephan; Müller, Martin
• Is Part Of: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics. Volume 61:Issue 1(2015:Jul./Aug.)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 305.26
• DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2015.03.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-4943

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="spar0005"> <list id="lis0005"> <list-item id="lsti0005"> <label></label> <p id="par0005">We develop an ICF-based standard set to describe activity limitations and participation restrictions in older persons with joint contractures.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0015"> <label></label> <p id="par0015">This standard set is the basis for developing a patient-centered outcome measure and patient-centered interventions.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>