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The aim of this article was to demonstrate that stroke diagnosis alone
does not explain differences and variety in the functioning and disability of
patients. We suggest that the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability, and Health Brief Core Set for Stroke is a useful, brief, and
functional instrument to produce a functioning profile for stroke patients.
This article reports the baseline results of a longitudinal study with
111 patients with stroke and their functioning profiles obtained with the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Brief Core
Set for Stroke. RESULTS: Most frequently reported problems in body functions were
memory, muscle power functions, and attention functions. Walking activities,
speaking, and understanding spoken messages are the main restricted and limited
activities. Principal differences between capacity and performance (i.e., the
impact of environment in performing the activities) were found in activities of
self-care, such as washing oneself or dressing. Immediate family and health
professionals are the main facilitators reported by patients. CONCLUSIONS: The
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Brief Core
Set for Stroke reports accurately on the main problematic areas of functioning
and activities of daily living of people after stroke. It is a brief and useful
instrument to use in clinical practice and it can be proposed as a "starting
point" to plan interventions and organize services for patients after stroke.

Langue : ANGLAIS