Prosthetics and orthotics international
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Prosthet Orthot Int · Sep 2011
ReviewSystematic review of concepts measured in individuals with lower limb amputation using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a reference.
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is comprehensive but difficult to use in clinical practice. ICF Core Sets are one method of increasing the use of the ICF in clinical practice. To develop a condition-specific core set requires identification of the concepts measured in current clinical practice. ⋯ The ICF is available in over 25 languages. Improving the usefulness of the classification for clinicians will assist in standardising clinical practice and in comparison of outcomes nationally and internationally. ICF Core Sets are designed to use a manageable number of categories from the ICF to allow application in day-to-day clinical practice.