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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) – a way to specify functioning in multiple sclerosis

J Kesselring · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2007 · Heft 09

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Aktuelle Neurologie
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J Kesselring
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Heft 09 / 2007
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Erschienen: 2007-09-11 00:00:00
ISSN
0302-4350
DOI
10.1055/s-2007-987768

Zusammenfassung

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can follow a variety of clinical courses and is unpredictable in terms of prognosis. Impairment, activity limitations and participation restrictions are important consequences of MS. An important basis for the optimal management of MS is an in-depth understanding, systematic consideration and sound measurement of its consequences at different levels. Therefore, a widely agreed-upon tool for capturing these complex constructs would be important for the description and assessment of functioning of MS patients. With the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)…

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Functioning Important Which Tools International Classification Disability Health Consequences Patients Framework Practical Aktuelle Neurologie