title: Evaluation of post-stroke functionality based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health: a proposal for use of assessment tools.
abstract: This study aimed to identify the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health categories addressed by the assessment tools commonly used in post-stroke rehabilitation and characterize patients based on its evaluation model. [Subjects and Methods] An exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted involving 35 individuals with chronic post-stroke hemiparesis. Handgrip strength was assessed to evaluate body functions and structures. The 10-meter gait speed test and Timed Up and Go test were administered to evaluate activity. The Stroke Specific Quality of Life scale was used to evaluate participation. Moreover, a systematic review of the literature was performed to identify studies that have associated these assessment tools with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health categories. [Results] The tools employed in this study for evaluating function addressed 63 International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health categories: 24 related to body functions and structures; 36 related to activity and participation; and 3 related to environmental factors. [Conclusion] The assessment tools employed in this study addressed 63 International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health categories and allowed a more complete evaluation of stroke survivors with hemiparesis. Use of this classification can therefore be more easily incorporated into clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors.forename: Soraia Micaela
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernanda Ishida
authors.initials: FI
authors.lastname: Corrêa
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil.
authors.forename: Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Faria
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Public Health, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
authors.forename: Cássia Maria
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Buchalla
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors.forename: Paula Fernanda da Costa
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, University Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
authors.forename: João Carlos Ferrari
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Corrêa
keywords: Disability; International Classification of Functionality; Physical therapy; Stroke; and Health