Highlights
- •The ICF is a framework for the assessment of problems in functioning.
- •We outline the process of developing an ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome.
- •The development of an ICF Core Set follows an established scientific process.
- •Four preparatory studies will be conducted.
- •A consensus conference will decide on the final ICF categories to be included in the ICF Core Set.
Abstract
Background
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides
a globally accepted framework for the assessment of problems in functioning in relation
to health conditions. ICF Core Sets are internationally accepted shortlists of the
most relevant and essential ICF categories that can be used to assess and document
the functioning of patients living with specific health conditions.
Objectives
The objective of this paper is to outline the process of developing an ICF Core Set
for Climacteric Syndrome.
Study design
The development of an ICF Core Set follows an established, evidence-based process
and will produce a comprehensive and a brief version of the ICF Core Set. The process
includes four preliminary studies: 1) a systematic literature review; 2) a multi-center,
cross-sectional study in a clinical setting with women 40+ years old; 3) an online
expert survey with health professionals involved in caring for the health of women
with climacteric syndrome; and 4) a qualitative study with focus groups of women 40+
years old. The results will be integrated at an international consensus conference,
where it will be decided which ICF categories will be included in the ICF Core Set
for Climacteric Syndrome.
Conclusion
An ICF Core Set for Climacteric Syndrome could provide a holistic assessment of limitations
in peri- and post-menopausal women and integrate the psycho-social perspective into
health care practice. It could further facilitate communication between health care
providers, be useful for research and teaching, and support both the transparency
and the comparability of information.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 31, 2020
Accepted:
October 25,
2020
Received in revised form:
October 6,
2020
Received:
June 11,
2020
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