The reliability, validity, and applicability of an English language version of the Mini-ICF-APP

Abstract

The English version of the Mini-ICF-APP is a reliable and valid measure of disorders of capacity as defined by the International Classification of Functioning. Further work is necessary to establish whether the scale could be divided into sub scales which would allow the instrument to more sensitively measure an individual's specific impairments.

A Prospective Flexible-Dose Study of Paliperidone Palmitate in Nonacute But Symptomatic Patients With Schizophrenia Previously Unsuccessfully Treated With Oral Antipsychotic Agents

“…Also evaluated were actual values and changes from baseline in subjective well-being (assessed by using the Subjective Well-being under Neuroleptics Scale according to a 6-point Likert scale ranging from 1 [not at all] to 6 [very much] with 5 subscores [mental functioning, social integration, emotional regulation, physical functioning, and self-control] and a total score), 42 treatment satisfaction (assessed in patients by using the 14-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication scale and physician treatment satisfaction by using a 7-point categorical scale), sleep and daytime drowsiness (evaluated by using an 11-point categorical rating scale), 43 and caregiver burden (evaluated by using the Involvement Evaluation Questionnaire) 44 in patients with a caregiver and depending on the availability of the scale in the local language. Assessment of abilities/ capabilities deemed critical for social reintegration and functioning was conducted by using the MiniInternational Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health Rating for Activity and Participation Disorders in Psychological Illnesses (Mini-ICF-APP) scale [45][46][47] and summarized descriptively at each assessment point including LOCF end point (Mini-ICF-APP scale items may be used to evaluate patient's capabilities in clinical routine). Each dimension was rated on a Likert scale ranging from 0 (no disability) to 4 (total disability).…”

Workplace Phobia, Workplace Problems, and Work Ability among Primary Care Patients with Chronic Mental Disorders

“…Patients aged 18 to 60 years were contacted personally by study psychologists in the waiting rooms of their primary care clinician's office. They were asked to fill in a short screening questionnaire including questions on general well- 26,27 The study was approved by the human subjects review board of the German Pension Fund.…”

“…Because mental disorders are characterized by capacity restrictions, capacity and participation impairment were assessed by the research physician using the Mini-ICF-APP, 26,27 an internationally evaluated observer rating instrument giving a selection of capacities in reference to the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health, 30 building on definitions of the Groningen Social Disabilities Schedule II. 31 The Mini-ICF-APP includes the following capacities: (1) adherence to regulations, (2) planning and structuring of tasks, (3) flexibility, (4) professional competency, (5) judgements, (6) endurance, (7) assertiveness, (8) contact with others, (9) group integration (10) intimate relationships, (11) spontaneous activities, (12) self-care, and (13) mobility.…”

Arbeitsfähigkeitsbeschreibung bei psychischen Erkrankungen

“…Das Mini-ICF-APP ist ein Fremdbeurteilungsinstrument zur Beschreibung von Fähigkeits-und Teilhabebeeinträchtigungen aufgrund psychischer Erkrankungen. Es ist international validiert [Linden et al, 2015;Molodynski et al, 2013;Balestrieri et al, 2013] und wird in Gutachterleitlinien als Grundlage für die klinische Arbeitsfähig-keitsbeurteilung im sozialmedizinischen Sinne empfohlen [DRV, 2012;SGPP, 2012]. Das Mini-ICF-APP beschreibt 13 Dimensionen psychologischer Fähigkeiten, die häufig bei psychischen Erkrankungen beeinträchtigt sind: Anpassung an Regeln und Routinen, Planung und Strukturierung von Aufgaben, Flexibilität und Umstellungsfähigkeit, Kompetenz-und Wissensanwendung, Entscheidungs-und Urteilsfähigkeit, Widerstands-und Durchhaltefähig-keit, Selbstbehauptungsfähigkeit, Konversations-und Kontaktfä-higkeit, Gruppenfähigkeit, Selbstpflege und Selbstversorgung, Verkehrsfähigkeit und Mobilität, Proaktivität und Spontanaktivitäten, Fähigkeit zu engen dyadischen Beziehungen.…”