Feasibility of the Dutch ICF Activity Inventory: a pilot study.
BACKGROUND
Demographic ageing will lead to increasing pressure on visual rehabilitation services, which need to be efficiently organised in the near future. The Dutch ICF Activity Inventory (D-AI) was developed to assess the rehabilitation needs of visually impaired persons. This pilot study tests the feasibility of the D-AI using a computer-assisted telephone interview.


METHODS
In addition to the regular intake, the first version of the D-AI was assessed in 20 patients. Subsequently, patients and intake assessors were asked to fill in an evaluation form. Based on these evaluations, a new version of the D-AI was developed.


RESULTS
Mean administration time of the D-AI was 88.8 (± 41.0) minutes. Overall, patients and assessors were positive about the D-AI assessment. However, professionals and 60% of the patients found the administration time to be too long. All included items were considered relevant and only minor adjustments were recommended.


CONCLUSIONS
The systematic character of the revised D-AI will prevent topics from being overlooked and indicate which needs have the highest priority from a patient-centred perspective. Moreover, ongoing assessment of the D-AI will enhance evaluation of the rehabilitation process. To decrease administration time, in the revised D-AI only the top priority goals will be fully assessed. Using the D-AI, a rehabilitation plan based on individual needs can be developed for each patient. Moreover, it enables better evaluation of the effects of rehabilitation. A larger validation study is planned.
Department of Ophthalmology, VU University Medical Center, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.bruijning@vumc.nl
Janna E
JE
Bruijning
Ruth M A
RM
van Nispen
Ger H M B
GH
van Rens
D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000145:classification / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017076:Computer-Aided Design / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009426:Netherlands; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000295:instrumentation; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards; D019987:Persons with Visual Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*