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http://dx.doi.org/10.21598/JKPNFA.2022.20.3.359

Evaluation Tools for Patients with Neurologic Disorders Based on the ICF Model: A Survey of Korean Physical Therapists  

Lee, Ji-ah (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Jeonju University)
Woo, Yong-Keun (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Jeonju University)
Won, Jong-Im (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Jeonju University)
Kim, Su-jin (Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Jeonju University)
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PNF and Movement / v.20, no.3, 2022 , pp. 359-370 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Physical therapists are required to properly choose the most appropriate treatment for each patient within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF model). The aims of this study were to determine whether neurological physical therapists in clinical settings in South Korea know about the ICF model and to investigate the current trends of outcome measures (OMs) used by them. Methods: Two hundred and one physical therapists who worked with patients with neurological disorders participated in this study. The survey was conducted via e-mail and asked about commonly used OMs and the considerations for selecting OMs. Results: All physical therapists involved in this study responded completely, and 45.8% of participants learned about the ICF model, while 37.3% understood the detailed information related to the ICF model. The rest of the participants did not know or just heard about the ICF model. The most frequently used tools at the body function/structure level were the Range of Motion (98%), Manual Muscle Test (97%), Berg Balance Scale (83.1%), and Modified Ashworth Scale (70.6%) when allowing repetition. At the activity level, the 10-meter walk test (71.1%), 6-minute walk test (54.2%), and Functional Ambulatory Category (43.3%) were used, while the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (23.9%) was used at the participation level. There was a positive relationship between the number of tools used and years of work, as well as the level of understanding of the ICF model. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that it is necessary to learn the ICF model in a clinical setting. In addition, the medical system needs to be modified to encourage physical therapists in South Korea to use proper OMs within the ICF model.
Keywords
Evidence-based practice; Neurological examination; Outcome assessment; Republic of Korea; Therapy;
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