An overview and profile of the ICF's use in Brazil &amp;#45; a decade of history

Ruaro, João Afonso; Ruaro, Marinêz Boeing; Souza, Damião Ernane de; Fréz, Andersom Ricardo; Guerra, Ricardo Oliveira

doi:10.1590/s1413-35552012005000063

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“…Such use is in the process of consolidation the understanding of full human functioning, showing possible relationships and interactions between conditions and theirs determinants, which may results in disability 20 . Moreover, the growth potential of the ICF is compatible with the demand of knowledge generated by the same in public and private sectors by involving the relationships between health, environment and functionality, especially in health indicators 19 , fully factors related to aging.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The sedentary lifestyle accelerates the effects of aging in susceptible individuals inducing mechanisms which lead to risk factors of chronic diseases 17 , as well as LBP. Despite of the ICF use be incipient, there is a growing interest in its using 18,19 . Such use is in the process of consolidation the understanding of full human functioning, showing possible relationships and interactions between conditions and theirs determinants, which may results in disability 20 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Functional Profile of Active Older Adults With Low Back Pain, According to the Icf

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Dubiela

et al. 2016

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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Introduction: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) considers multiples aspects of functionality. It is believed that this tool can help to classify the functionality of older adults with low back pain (LBP). Objectives: To describe the functionality of active older adults with LBP according to the ICF. Methods: A transversal study was conducted using the brief ICF core set for low back pain, to establish functional profiles of 40 older adults. The ICF categories were considered valid when ≥20% of participants showed some disability. Results: Thirty-two of the 35 categories of the brief ICF core set could be considered representative of the sample. Conclusion: The brief ICF core set for LBP results demonstrated that this classification system is representative for describing the functional profile of the sample.

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Functional Profile of Active Older Adults With Low Back Pain, According to the Icf

Fréz

Binda

Dubiela

et al. 2016

Rev Bras Med Esporte

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“…[10][11][12] . However, we observe that in Brazil there is a noncompliance with such resolutions, and that the ICF is practically neglected in the thought process and clinical decision-making by several health professionals 13 . This study sought to identify factors that hamper the adoption of ICF by physiotherapists and occupational therapists in one of the major states of the Federation by the analysis of the profile and knowledge about the ICF, as well as its practical use by professionals.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Thus, aiming to expand the ICF use, the adoption of simple measures is suggested, such as training towards both academic and rehabilitation professionals 13 . The development of simple softwares and apps that help the professional during the process of encoding the structures and functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors involved in the context of health conditions presented by patients in clinical practice are also suggested.…”

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“…According to an integrative literature review that investigated the panorama of the ICF use in the Brazilian context, the use of the classification is still incipient, however there are signs of a growing interest in its use 13 . The authors pointed out that the ICF growth potential is compatible with the demand of knowledge generated by it, in both public and private sectors 13 .…”

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Knowledge and use of the ICF in clinical practice by physiotherapists and occupational therapists of Minas Gerais

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This study aims to evaluate the profile and knowledge of physiotherapists and occupational therapists from Minas Gerais about the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) application in professional practice, trying to understand the reason for the underutilization of this universal instrument in Brazil. Observational and cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire prepared by specialists. An email was sent to all physiotherapists and occupational therapists enrolled in the Regional Council of the 4th Region. Of 22,121 emails, 1,313 were answered. 53% of the sample had graduate certificate, 65% had between two to ten years of experience, and 62% reported that clinics and patients’ houses are the places where they work. 72% of the professionals knew the ICF and 84% correctly answered the meaning of the acronym. However, 71% of professionals are unaware of the fields that make up this classification. The first contact with the ICF happened during graduation to 50% of professionals, and 28% had never had contact with ICF. 74% reported not using it in clinical practice. However, 82% of the participants believed that the use of ICF is viable in clinical practice. Most professionals had graduate certificate, worked in clinics and patients’ homes and, although most of them claim to know the ICF, the largest portion of the sample reported they did not use this classification in their professional lives, even though believing the ICF use is feasible. The lack of knowledge about the ICF prevents professionals from complying with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Brazilian National Health Council (CNS) and COFFITO (Brazilian Federal Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy) on the adoption of this instrument in exchange of information about health and clinical practice.

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An overview and profile of the ICF's use in Brazil - a decade of history

Abstract: Background: In 2001the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a classification system for understanding functioning and human

Cited by 30 publications

References 47 publications

Functional Profile of Active Older Adults With Low Back Pain, According to the Icf

Functional Profile of Active Older Adults With Low Back Pain, According to the Icf

Knowledge and use of the ICF in clinical practice by physiotherapists and occupational therapists of Minas Gerais

Integrated Agricultural Systems for Enhancing Carbon Stocks and Climate Change Mitigation: Nigeria and Brazil

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