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In today's healthcare environment it is increasingly important to be able to quantify the amount of change associated with a given intervention; this can be
accomplished using one or more appropriate outcome measures. However, the
selection and integration of outcome measures within clinical practice requires
careful consideration.
This includes identification of the measure construct
which can be assisted by the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability, and Health ; selection of outcome measures based on need,
appropriateness and feasibility ; and careful use in regular clinical practice
including data collection, analysis and re-assessment of the process. We describe
this process, focusing on orthotic management of stroke,
in particular the
improvement of mobility as a common goal. Clinical relevance The growing emphasis
on improved documentation of patient care and outcomes requires that clinicians
integrate clinically relevant outcome measures into their practice. We suggest a
process to assist clinicians integrate outcome measures into clinical practice
with a particular emphasis on the orthotic management of stroke.

Langue : ANGLAIS