title: ICF components of outcome measures for mallet finger: A systematic review.
abstract: METHODS
  Systematic review.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to systematically review outcome measures used for the assessment of the conservative management of mallet finger to determine if they characterize the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health components of activity, participation, environmental factors, or quality of life.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Five studies published within the last 10 years were included in the systematic review. A majority, 19 of the outcomes used by the authors, fell within the body functions and structures category. Six were related to activity, and 1 was related to participation. One was linked to environmental factors. Five were found to be not definable and related to quality of life.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This systematic review suggests that many outcome measures focus on body structures and functions in the current research on the conservative treatment of mallet finger injuries.
  
  
  METHODS
  2a.
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, Gannon University, Ruskin, FL, USA; Department of Occupational Therapy, Hand Works Therapy, Venice, FL, USA. Electronic address: Valdes001@gannon.edu.
authors: Kristin
authors: K
authors: Valdes
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, Hand Surgery Associates, Olyphant, PA, USA.
authors: Nancy
authors: N
authors: Naughton
authors: Department of Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Specialty Group, Fairfield, CT, USA.
authors: Lori
authors: L
authors: Algar
mesh_terms: D000072700:Conservative Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D064702:International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Function; ICF; Mallet finger; Outcomes