Physical therapy and rehabilitation in the management of rheumatic disorders

Validation of the Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Perspective of Physical Therapists

“…This broad term should cover the main options of rehabilitation, namely, prevention, restoration, and maintenance. 39 According to the named goals at different levels of specificity, classes with different levels of abstraction were created. For example, the named intervention goal "improve/ keep muscle function" was assigned to the class "influence muscle function," whereas the named goal "improve/maintain strength" was assigned to the more specific class "influence muscle strength," although muscle strength may be regarded as a subcategory of muscle function.…”

Identifying the concepts contained in outcome measures of clinical trials on musculoskeletal disorders and chronic widespread pain using the international classification of functioning, disability and health as a reference

“…It can be both an outcome of the disease process and a target of rehabilitation and prevention interventions (6).…”

Does the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis Capture Occupational Therapy Practice? A Content-Validity Study

“…Goal classes were predominantly labeled "Influence ... " By selecting this broad term, the main goals of rehabilitation, namely prevention, restoration or maintenance (Stucki & Kröling, 2000) were covered. According to the named goals on different levels of specificity, classes with different levels of abstraction were created.…”