International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core set for physical health of older adults.

BACKGROUND: To facilitate a systematic, comprehensive description of functioning and to enable the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in clinical practice and research, core sets have been developed. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to propose a version of the ICF core set to classify the physical health of older adults. METHODS: The proposition of the ICF core set was based on the Delphi technique. The panel of experts included 8 Brazilian researchers (physical therapists, medical doctors, nurses, and physical educators). The communication was wholly electronic. In total, there were 5 rounds of interactivity between the participants to arrive at the final version of the construct. RESULTS: The ICF core set presented 30 categories (14 on body functions, 4 on body structures, 9 on activities or participation, and 3 on environmental factors) and had a Cronbach α of 0.964. CONCLUSIONS: The presented core set is a secure, fast, and accurate instrument for assessing the physical health and engagement of older adults. It defines points related to functioning and health that are relevant when evaluating this population, as well as when reevaluating it and monitoring changes.

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

BACKGROUND: In 2001 the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a classification system for understanding functioning and human disability: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The ICF's acceptance and use has been facilitated by the development and global consensus process, with increasing evidence about its validity. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the overview of the use of the ICF in Brazil, since its conception in 2001 until the year 2011. METHOD: We conducted an integrative literature review by searching SciELO, Lilacs, PubMed and ISI databases. To be included in the review, the study must have been published as scientific article, editorial or technical note, and had to having the participation of Brazilian researchers or have been developed in Brazil. RESULTS: One hundred and two publications were identified, but only 47 studies were included based in the inclusion criteria. Most of eligible studies were related to neurology (n=16) and orthopaedics (n=12) subdisciplines. The university that most appeared in the publications in national journals was The Universidade de São Paulo (11) and in the international journals was Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (4). In 2003 there was only one publication; in 2010 and 2011 were 10 and 8, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Although incipient, the use of ICF in the Brazilian scientific community is rising. There is a concentration of studies related to the locomotor system, as well as performed by universities in the southeast area of Brazil.

An overview and profile of the ICF's use in Brazil - a decade of history / Panorama e perfil da utilização da CIF no Brasil : uma década de história

BACKGROUND: In 2001the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted a classification system for understanding functioning and human disability: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The ICF’s acceptance and use has been facilitated by the development and global consensus process, with increasing evidence about its validity. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the overview of the use of the ICF in Brazil, since its conception in 2001 until the year 2011. METHOD: We conducted an integrative literature review by searching SciELO, Lilacs, PubMed and ISI databases. To be included in the review, the study must have been published as scientific article, editorial or technical note, and had to having the participation of Brazilian researchers or have been developed in Brazil. RESULTS: One hundred and two publications were identified, but only 47 studies were included based in the inclusion criteria. Most of eligible studies were related to neurology (n=16) and orthopaedics (n=12) subdisciplines. The university that most appeared in the publications in national journals was The Universidade de São Paulo (11) and in the international journals was Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (4). In 2003 there was only one publication; in 2010 and 2011 were 10 and 8, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Although incipient, the use of ICF in the Brazilian scientific community is rising. There is a concentration of studies related to the locomotor system, as well as performed by universities in the southeast area of Brazil.

CONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO: Em 2001, a OMS aprovou um sistema de classificação para o entendimento da funcionalidade e da incapacidade humana: a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF). A aceitação e a utilização da CIF vêm sendo facilitadas pelo seu desenvolvimento e processo de consenso global, com crescente evidência sobre a sua validade. OBJETIVOS: Investigar o panorama do uso da CIF no Brasil desde a sua concepção em 2001 até o ano de 2011. MÉTODO: Revisão integrativa da literatura com consulta às bases de dados SciELO, Lilacs, PubMed e ISI. Para ser incluído na revisão, o trabalho deveria ter sido publicado na forma de artigo científico, editorial ou nota técnica, além de ter a participação de pesquisadores nacionais ou ter sido desenvolvido no Brasil. RESULTADOS: Foram identificadas 102 publicações; em seguida, a partir dos critérios de seleção, foram analisados 47 estudos, sendo a sua maioria nas áreas de neurologia (16) e ortopedia (12). A instituição de ensino que mais aparece nas publicações em periódicos nacionais é a USP (11) e, em internacionais, é a UFMG (4). Em 2003, houve apenas uma publicação, já em 2010, foram dez e, em 2011, oito. CONCLUSÕES: Apesar de incipiente, o uso da CIF na comunidade científica brasileira está em ascensão. Há uma concentração de estudos nas áreas relacionadas ao aparelho locomotor bem como nas instituições da região sudeste.