ICF based Evaluation of the Effect of Mental Training (MENTAMOVE) in Patients with Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis

Introduction: The ICF (International Classification of functioning, disability and health) is a classification of the health components of functioning and disability developed by the WHO. It includes detailed descriptions of human activities, functions and body structures. Every item can be quantified on a scale from 0 to 4 (0 no disturbance, 4 maximum disturbance). In this study we tried to evaluate, weather the ICF can be used as a tool to quantify the effectivity of a specific therapy. Method: 59 patients were included in the study after having given informed consent. 54 had a stroke, 38 were suffering from m…