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Chiropody is a rather unknow paramedical profession in the Netherlands. A chiropodist treats foot and nail problems or postural deviations which may be corrected by means of remedial foot therapy. In this study a registration form that draws on the conceptual framework of the ICIDH (international classification of impairments, disabilities and handicaps) was tested on inter-observer reliability A chiropodist and a trainee examined 49 patients. Reliability was determined using two measures : the percentage of agreement and Cohen's Kappa.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1993001008