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Title: | Using the ICF to clarify team roles and demonstrate clinical reasoning in stroke rehabilitation |
Authors: | Tempest, S McIntyre, A |
Issue Date: | 2006 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Citation: | Disability and Rehabilitation. 28 (10) 663 -667 |
Abstract: | Purpose: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is advocated as a tool to structure rehabilitation and a universal language to aid communication, within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The ICF may also facilitate clarification of team roles and clinical reasoning for intervention. This article aims to explore both factors in stroke rehabilitation. Method: Following a review of the literature, a summary was presented and discussed with clinicians working within stroke rehabilitation, to gather expert opinions. The discussions were informal, being part of service development and on-going education. The clinicians summarised key themes for the potential use of the ICF within clinical practice. Results: Two key themes emerged from the literature and expert opinion for the potential use of the ICF in stroke rehabilitation: i) to aid communication and structure service provision ii) to clarify team roles and aid clinical reasoning. Expert opinion was that clarification of team roles needs to occur at a local level due to the skill mix, particular interests, setting and staffing levels within individual teams. The ICF has the potential to demonstrate/ facilitate clinical reasoning, especially when different MDT members are working on the same intervention. Conclusion: There is potential for the ICF to be used to clarify team roles and demonstrate clinical reasoning within stroke rehabilitation. Further experiential research is required to substantiate this view |
URI: | http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/2978 |
ISSN: | 0963-8288 |
Appears in Collections: | Community Health and Public Health Dept of Health Sciences Research Papers |
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