From Concept to Practice: The Development of ClinFIT for Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Author(s)
- Mariotti, M; Selb, M; Imamura, M; Alghwiri, A; Amatya, B; Ceravolo, MG; Gimigliano, F; Giraldo-Prieto, M; Hu, X; Kambou, S; Kiekens, C; Li, J; Liu, S; Mukaino, M; Oral, A; Stucki, G; van de Velde, D; Perret, C;
- Journal Title
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type
- Online publication before print
- Abstract
- OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop ClinFIT-MSK, an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based clinical tool for the assessment and reporting of the functioning and rehabilitation potential of patients with a musculoskeletal condition. DESIGN: This multistep, mixed-methods tool development process encompassed developing an initial shortlist of ICF categories (comprising the aggregation of the ICF Core Sets for musculoskeletal conditions and a literature search), identifying the ClinFIT-MSK items feasible for clinical use via a two-round Delphi survey, developing a simple description for each item and deciding on the rating scale through development working group consultations. These consultations were also instrumental at each step of tool development. RESULTS: Based on a shortlist of 33 categories, the Delphi survey generated 17 items (7 body function and 10 activity and participation categories) which can be rated with a 0-4 scale (0 = no problem to 4 = complete problem) accompanied with rating specifications or with a 0-10 numeric rating scale without specification. CONCLUSIONS: ClinFIT-MSK can be used by rehabilitation professionals to support individualized care and track functional outcomes. It can also be employed in research and public health. Psychometric testing and cross-cultural validation will be pursued to ensure ClinFIT-MSK's scientific robustness and applicability across diverse settings.
- Keywords
- Functional Status; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rehabilitation
- Department(s)
- Haematology
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phm.0000000000002875
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