Use of the ICF model as a clinical problem-solving tool in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine.
@article{Steiner2002UseOT, title={Use of the ICF model as a clinical problem-solving tool in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine.}, author={W. Steiner and Liliane Ryser and Erika Omega Huber and Daniel Uebelhart and Andr{\'e} G. Aeschlimann and Gerold Stucki}, journal={Physical therapy}, year={2002}, volume={82 11}, pages={ 1098-107 } }
The authors developed an instrument called the "Rehabilitation Problem-Solving Form" (RPS-Form), which allows health care professionals analyze patient problems, to focus on specific targets, and to relate the salient disabilities to relevant and modifiable variables. In particular, the RPS-Form was designed to address the patients' perspectives and enhance their participation in the decision-making process. Because the RPS-Form is based on the International Classification of Functioning…
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