Utilization of Extended International Classification of Functioning Core Set for Stroke Patients

Abstract

Dear Editor,

Today, in the era of quality health care services, physical therapy plays paramount role in reducing sufferings of patients and maximizing their movement potential¹. As a physical therapist, one should possess sound clinical decision-making skills, is able to incorporate patient management model and can use latest evidence-based strategies during therapist patient interface, Therefore, a classification system or common terminology is required which is reliable and clinically pragmatic¹. International Classification of Function (ICF) model has been endorsed by World health assembly in 2001and by American Physical Therapy Association in 2005 not only as a system of classification but also as a standardized assessment tool but since ICF model is very comprehensive as it contains more than1400 categories. ICF core sets for specific health conditions have been established which are concise practicable catalogue that expresses efficiently different aspects of functioning and dysfunctioning and are currently being used internationally at many platforms².