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The aim of this educational review, which is based upon expert opinion, is to
describe to clinicians training in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and
research students training to work in the field, the appropriate attributes and
standards required for assessment and outcome measurement. "What to assess" is discussed in the context of the conceptual framework provided by the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, supplemented
with quality of life as an additional construct. The reasons for making the
assessment, and the context in which the assessment will be used, are then
considered. Examples of recommendations of some international organizations
regarding what and how to assess are presented. Suggestions are made about the
selection of assessment tools, including examples from two diagnostic groups:
stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Finally, the basic psychometric standards
required for any assessment tool, and additional requirements for outcome
assessment, are explained.

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