Linking instruments used in rehabilitation after stroke with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health; Stroke; Neurology
Introduction: Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality and the third leading cause of disability in the world, causing a significant impact on the functionality of survivors. Therefore, it is important that the rehabilitation process considers the multiple factors that define health. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) is based on a model of health and functioning that is the result of the interaction of personal and environmental factors, activity and participation, as well as body structures and functions. Thus, considering the needs of post-stroke patients and what the ICF recommends, it is important that the assessment of these patients is carried out with assessment instruments that measure functioning based on the interaction of biopsychosocial factors. Objectives: Linking the instruments most used in the rehabilitation of post-stroke patients with the ICF, also verifying those that cover more categories of the ICF. Methods: The study will take place in two stages: 1) Update of the Scope Review “Instruments Used in the Assessment of Post-Stroke Patients in Rehabilitation: a Scope Review focusing on the Model of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health” according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation and 2) Linking of instruments with ICF categories. Expected Results: It is expected that most of the tools assess Body Function and Structures, to the detriment of the other ICF domains. In addition, it is expected to know the main instruments that are being used in the rehabilitation of post-stroke patients, as well as the ICF categories contemplated by them. Final Considerations: Using what the ICF advocates within the evaluation processes of post-stroke patients provide the guarantee that the interaction of biopsychosocial factors will be considered and that the patient will be cared for from a more holistic perspective. Thus, using instruments that meet the ICF categories allows interventions to be more complete and go beyond the Body Structure and Function perspective.