Identification of relevant functional issues for the care of patients with acute arthritis by health professionals using the ICF

Zochling J, Grill E, Alten R, Ernst J, Stucki G and Braun J. Identification of relevant functional issues for the care of patients with acute arthritis by health professionals, using the ICF framework and a multi-disciplinary focus group approach. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2007; 25: 354-360. Abstract

ICF and its significance for rheumatology

Braun J, Zochling J, Grill E, Liman W and Stucki G. International classification of functioning, disability and health and its significance for rheumatology (Die Internationale Klassifikation für Funktionsfähigkeit, Behinderung und Gesundheit und ihre Bedeutung für die Rheumatologie) Z Rheumatol 2007; 66(7):603-6, 608-10. Abstract (publication in German)

A comparative study of patient-reported functional outcomes in acute rheumatoid arthritis

Zochling J, Stucki G, Grill E, Braun J.
A comparative study of patient-reported functional outcomes in acute rheumatoid arthritis.
J Rheumatol. 2007 Jan;34(1):64-69.

Validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Osteoarthritis (OA) in Patients with Knee OA: A Singaporean Perspective

Xie F, Lo NN, Lee HP, Cieza A, Li SC.
Validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Osteoarthritis (OA) in Patients with Knee OA: A Singaporean Perspective.
J Rheumatol. 2007; 34(11): 2301-2307.

Physical disability due to musculoskeletal conditions

Weigl M, Cieza A, Cantista P, Stucki G.
Physical disability due to musculoskeletal conditions.
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Feb;21(1):167-190. Review.

Developing core sets for persons with bipolar disorder based on the ICF

Vieta E, Cieza A, Stucki G, Chatterji S, Nieto M, Sa´ nchez-Moreno J, Jaeger J, Grunze H, Ayuso-Mateos JL.
Developing core sets for persons with bipolar disorder based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
Bipolar Disord 2007: 9: 16-24.

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