Article

Disease-specific categories of the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health have not yet been described for patients with
chronic peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAD).
The authors examined the
relationship between the categories of the Brief Core Sets for ischemic heart
diseases with the Peripheral Artery Questionnaire and the ankle-brachial index to
determine which International Classification of Functioning, Disability and
Health categories are most relevant for patients with PAD. DESIGN: This is a
retrospective cohort study including 77 patients with verified PAD. Statistical
analyses of the relationship between International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health categories as independent variables and the endpoints
Peripheral Artery Questionnaire or ankle-brachial index were carried out by
simple and stepwise linear regression models adjusting for age, sex, and leg
(left vs. right). RESULTS: The stepwise linear regression model with the
ankle-brachial index as dependent variable revealed a significant effect of the
variables blood vessel functions and muscle endurance functions. Calculating a
stepwise linear regression model with the Peripheral Artery Questionnaire as
dependent variable, a significant effect of age, emotional functions, energy and
drive functions, carrying out daily routine, as well as walking could be
observed. CONCLUSIONS: This study identifies International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health categories in the Brief Core Sets for ischemic
heart diseases that show a significant effect on the ankle-brachial index and the
Peripheral Artery Questionnaire score in patients with PAD. These categories
provide fundamental information on functioning of patients with PAD and
patient-centered outcomes for rehabilitation interventions.

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