Validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Perspective of Occupational Therapists

Purpose: The 'Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)' is an application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and represents the typical spectrum of problems in functioning of patients with RA. The objective of this study was to validate this ICF Core Set from the perspective of occupational therapists (OTs). Methods: OTs experienced in RA treatment were asked about their intervention goals in a three-round electronic mail survey using the Delphi technique. Named intervention goals were compiled, umbrella terms defined and the OTs were asked whether the…