Validation of the comprehensive ICF core set for XXXX : the perspective of physical therapists.

@entity1 @entity1643 @entity1650 @entity158
The " @entity1650 Core Set for Low Back @entity158 (LBP)" is an application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and represents the typical spectrum of problems in functioning for @entity1 with LBP. The aim of this study was to validate the @entity1650 Core Set for @entity1643 from the perspective of physical therapists. Physical therapists experienced in LBP treatment were asked about the @entity1 ' problems, @entity1 ' resources and aspects of environment treated by physical therapists in a three-round survey using the Delphi technique. Responses were linked to the ICF. Eighty-four physical therapists in 32 countries named 1955 concepts that covered all ICF components. Fourteen ICF categories were not represented in the @entity1650 Core Set for LBP although at least 75% of the @entity1 have rated them as important. Most of them belonged to the ICF component "Body Functions". Twenty-eight concepts were linked to the not-yet-developed ICF component personal factors. Further, 21 issues were not covered by the ICF. The validity of the ICF components "Body Structures", "Activities and Participation" and "Environmental Factors" was largely supported by the physical therapists. However, several body functions were identified which are not covered and need further investigation.
