To evaluate among stakeholders the support for new, dynamic concept of health, as published in 2011: 'Health ability to adapt and self-manage', elaborate perceived indicators health order make measurable.A mixed methods study: a qualitative first step with interviews focus groups, followed by quantitative survey.Representatives seven healthcare stakeholder domains, example, providers, patients chronic condition policymakers. The study involved 140 stakeholders; survey 1938 participants.The...

Persistent musculoskeletal pain is a worldwide health problem resulting in negative effects on individuals' wellbeing and substantial costs to society. Recently, there has been discussion about effective treatment approaches persistent disorders, including low back pain. In this Viewpoint, the authors argue that self-management strategies are essential management of disorders outline physical therapist's role supporting self-management. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019;49(4):212–215....

There are many models describing the responses of human organism to work. However, description effects on a personal level is rather limited. For this purpose authors propose use concepts and terminology ICF - International Classification Functioning, Disability Health.This article starts with model from occupational medicine, Van Dijk model. Subsequently an overview health state employees presented, including external factors that may influence participation in work.The schematic...

Purpose: The ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) framework (used worldwide to describe 'functioning' 'disability'), including the scheme (visualization functioning as result interaction with health condition contextual factors), needs reconsideration. purpose this article is discuss alternative schemes.Method: Reconsideration via literature review discussions 23 Dutch experts. Twenty-six experts were invited rank three resulting schemes.Results:The...

Many work-related items are not included in the current classification of environmental factors from International Classification Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Furthermore, personal classified ICF only provides a very limited list examples. These facts make less useful for occupational health care research field occupation health.The objective this discussion paper is to introduce an elaboration contextual factors, focussing on that influence work participation.During last 12...

Low back pain (LBP) is a major problem across the globe and leading cause worldwide of years lost to disability. Self-management considered an important component treatment people with non-specific LBP. However, it seems that self-management support for LBP provided by physiotherapists can be improved. Moreover, way exercise therapists (ET) address in practice unknown. The aim this study was investigate ideas, opinions methods used ET regard providing patients This qualitative survey. An...

Employees with a chronic disease often encounter problems at work because of their disease. The current paper describes the development self-management programme based on Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDSMP) Stanford University to help employees somatic cope these work. objective this article is present systematic and content programme. method intervention mapping (Bartholomew 2006) was used tailor original CDSMP for This process adjusting target group. A needs assessment has been carried...

Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are not readily implemented in clinical practice. One of the impeding factors is that physical therapists do hold realistic perceptions their adherence to CPGs. Peer assessment (PA) an implementation strategy aims at improving guideline by enhancing reflective practice, awareness professional performance, and attainment personal goals.The purpose this study was compare effectiveness PA with usual case discussion (CD) on CPGs for therapist management upper...

Purpose. To identify and quantify meaningful concepts in lymphedema from the patients’ perspectives using International Classification of Functioning, Disability Health (ICF).Methods. Six focus group interviews five different centers were organized, audiotaped, transcribed verbatim analyzed.Results. A total 2681 relevant ICF linkings performed with data, resulting 130 second-level categories. Of these categories, 41 (31.5%) categories categorized as Body Functions, 20 (15.5%) Structures,...

To compare the content of Fatigue Severity Scale and subscale "subjective experience fatigue" Checklist Individual Strength, (ii) to assess reliability both questionnaires in polio survivors.Repeated-measures at a 3-week interval.Consecutive series 61 survivors.Concepts contained questionnaire items were linked International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF), using standardized linking rules. Reliability analyses included tests internal consistency, test-retest measurement...

<h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management intervention (including an eHealth module), compared with usual care, in employees chronic non-specific complaints arm, neck or shoulder (persisting &gt;3 months). <h3>Methods</h3> Participants were randomised into group (SG) care (UCG). The SG participated 6 sessions and could use module; UCG all available care. primary outcome study was score on Disabilities Arm, Shoulder Hand questionnaire (DASH). Secondary outcomes...

Peer Assessment (PA) in health professions education encourages students to develop a critical attitude towards their own and peers' performance. We designed PA task assess students' clinical skills (including reasoning, communication, physical examination treatment skills) role-play that simulated therapy (PT) practice. Students alternately performed the role of PT, assessor, patient. Oral face-to-face feedback was provided as well written scores. This study aims explore impact on...

Abstract Length‐force relations, both active and passive, twitch contraction characteristics were quantified for left medial gastrocnemius muscles of four young, adult, old male Wistar rats. Muscle bundle optimum length muscle weight also determined subsequently used calculation a number morphological the muscles. Fiber was derived from length. Generally, physiological remained constant during growth. There no change either in tension at or working range relative to fiber length, passive...

For many people assistive products are important to perform daily activities and participate in society. In the process of selecting proper product for a person, it is describe uniform transparent way his/her present functioning wishes with respect functioning. To indicate how ICF (the International Classification Functioning, Disability Health) can be used during supply process, we have taken as framework general guideline describing this process. The distinguishes seven steps each step an...

Most validated sustainable employability questionnaires are extensive and difficult to obtain. Our objective was develop a usable valid tool, Vitality Scan, determine possible signs of stagnation in one’s functioning related establish the instrument’s internal consistency construct validity. A literature review performed expert input obtained an online survey 31 items. sample 1722 Dutch employees recruited. Internal assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. The underlying theoretical concepts were...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a major health problem resulting in negative effects on wellbeing and substantial costs to society. Work participation is associated with positive benefits for both mental physical health. Potentially, generalist therapists (GPTs) can play an important role reducing absenteeism, presenteeism patients musculoskeletal disorders. However, work often insufficiently addressed within therapy practice (GPTP). Therefore, this study evaluates whether GPTs take into...

Clinical practice guidelines are intended to improve the process and outcomes of patient care. However, their implementation remains a challenge. We designed an strategy, based on peer assessment (PA) focusing barriers change in physical therapy A previously published randomized controlled trial showed that PA was more effective than usual strategy "case discussion" improving adherence low back pain guideline. Peer aims enhance knowledge, communication, hands-on clinical skills consistent...