Evaluation of functioning and associated factors in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta / Avaliação da funcionalidade e fatores associados de crianças e adolescentes com osteogênese imperfeita

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functioning and associated factors in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 30 children and adolescents with OI. Medical records, use of bisphosphonates, socioeconomic status, handgrip strength, balance, joint hypermobility, ambulatory level, and the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory—Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT) scores were assessed. Data is presented as mean and standard deviation and Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. Categorical data is presented as frequency and analyzed using Fisher's exact test. Within-group analyses were conducted using ANCOVA or Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Correlations used Kendall's Tau-b test. Results: The participants involved in this study were 6-18 years old. The sample was separated into two groups according to disease severity. The moderate/severe OI group (n=10) presented a lower height and muscular strength than the mild group (n=20). Muscle weakness was observed in all participants with OI when compared with the normal population. No differences were observed between the groups in the PEDI-CAT scores except for the mobility domain. There were correlations between the PEDI-CAT mobility domain and the number of fractures, OI type, weight, and balance; there was also a correlation between the PEDI-CAT daily activities, mobility, responsibility, and social/cognitive domains. Conclusions: The findings suggest that children with moderate/severe forms of OI can achieve the same function levels as children with mild OI. Fractures can have a major influence on the functional level, and treatment should focus on the prevention and rehabilitation of these events when they occur.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a funcionalidade e fatores associados em crianças e adolescentes com osteogênese imperfeita (OI). Métodos: Estudo transversal com 30 crianças e adolescentes com OI. Foram avaliados prontuários médicos, uso de bisfosfonatos, características socioeconômicas, dinamometria de preensão palmar, equilíbrio, hipermobilidade articular, nível de deambulação e escores do Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT). Os dados foram apresentados em média e desvio padrão e comparados por teste t por Mann-Whitney, enquanto os categóricos foram apresentados em frequência e comparados pelo teste exato de Fisher. Análises intragrupos foram realizadas por análise de covariância (ANCOVA) ou Teste de Wilcoxon para postos sinalizados. O teste Tau-b de Kendall foi usado para correlações. Resultados: A idade variou de 6 a 18 anos. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos de acordo com a gravidade da doença. Casos moderados/graves (n=10) apresentaram menor estatura e força muscular comparadas às dos leves (n=20). Fraqueza muscular foi observada em todos os casos de OI quando comparados à população normal. Não houve diferença nos domínios do PEDI-CAT com exceção do domínio mobilidade. Houve correlação entre o número de fraturas, tipo de OI, peso e equilíbrio e o domínio mobilidade; e entre os domínios Atividades Diárias e Mobilidade e Responsabilidade e Social/cognitivo do PEDI-CAT. Conclusões: Nossos achados sugerem que crianças com OI moderada/severa podem atingir o mesmo nível de funcionalidade que crianças com a forma leve. Fraturas podem ter grande influência no nível de funcionalidade e o tratamento deve enfocar a prevenção e a reabilitação desses eventos.

Evaluación funcional de niños, niñas y adolescentes con diagnóstico de trastorno del espectro autista en Argentina: estudio multicéntrico TEA-CIFunciona / Functional assessment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Argentina: ICF-ASD multicenter study

Introducción. El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) se caracteriza por dificultades de comunicación social y comportamientos repetitivos y estereotipados. Además de la categoría diagnóstica, las actividades que los niños, niñas y adolescentes (NNyA) pueden realizar y la participación social son los aspectos principales por considerar desde el marco de la Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento, la Discapacidad y la Salud (CIF), propuesta por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, para describir los estados de salud. En una investigación previa, elaboramos la primera versión de una herramienta pediátrica basada en la CIF llamada TEA-CIFunciona para evaluación funcional de NNyA con diagnóstico de TEA, que permitió captar características funcionales adaptadas a nuestro contexto cultural. Se propuso como objetivo posterior aplicar TEA-CIFunciona en formato multicéntrico para evaluar NNyA de diferentes regiones, revisar y actualizar la herramienta, e identificar barreras y facilitadores. Población y métodos. Se administró TEA-CIFunciona versión 1.0 a NNyA con diagnóstico confirmado de TEA (según criterios del DSM-5), menores de 16 años, en seguimiento en cinco centros de atención pediátrica del país. Resultados. Se obtuvo la versión 2.0 de TEA-CIFunciona con 34 categorías (10 funciones corporales, 15 actividades y participación, y 9 factores ambientales). Se elaboró el perfil funcional de la muestra completa (n = 308). Conclusiones. La versión actualizada de TEA-CIFunciona contribuye a estandarizar y a sistematizar la obtención de información necesaria para adecuar el seguimiento de los NNyA con TEA a nivel nacional. Además, permite identificar barreras por superar y facilitadores para generalizar

Introduction. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by difficulties in social communication and repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. In addition to the diagnostic category, the activities performed by children and adolescents and their social involvement are the main aspects to be considered according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) proposed by the World Health Organization to describe health status. In a previous study, we developed the first version of a pediatric tool based on the ICF called ICF-ASD for the functional assessment of children and adolescents with ASD to capture functional characteristics adapted to our cultural setting. Our subsequent objective was to apply the ICF-ASD in a multicenter format to assess children and adolescents from different regions, review, and update it, and identify barriers and facilitators. Population and methods. The ICF-ASD version 1.0 was administered to children and adolescents younger than 16 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD (as per DSM-5 criteria), who were receiving follow-up at 5 children's health centers across Argentina. Results. Version 2.0 of the ICF-ASD was obtained, which included 34 categories (10 under body function, 15 under activities and participation, and 9 under environmental factors). A functional profile was developed for the whole sample (n = 308). Conclusions. The updated version of the ICF-ASD helps to standardize and systematize the collection of necessary data for an adequate follow-up of children and adolescents with ASD at a national level. It also allows to identify barriers to overcome and facilitators to be generalized

Articulated ankle-foot orthoses associated with home-based task-specific training improve functional mobility in patients with stroke: a randomized clinical trial.

INTRODUCTION: We compared fixed and articulated ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) in home-based mobility tasks to assess short-term mobility, dynamic balance, quality of life, anxiety/depression, disability level, stroke severity, autonomy, human functioning, and patient satisfaction. METHODS: This was a two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding, and a complete case analysis involving patients with chronic stroke. The participants were randomized into two groups: fixed (n = 24) and articulated (n = 23) AFOs. The AFOs were custom-fabricated, and both groups performed four-week home-based mobility tasks five days weekly. Primary outcome measures included changes in balance and mobility assessed using the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC). Secondary outcomes included quality of life, anxiety/depression, disability, stroke severity, autonomy, human functioning, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: In a between-group comparison, after adjusting for age, sex, stroke severity, and thrombolysis, the articulated AFO group showed better performance in the TUG test (p = 0.020; d = 0.93), POMA-Gait (p = 0.001; d = 0.53), POMA-Total (p = 0.048; d = 0.98), and FAC (p = 0.003; d = 1.03) than the fixed AFO group. Moreover, significant difference was noted in human functioning (moving around using equipment)between the groups (p = 0.047; d = 92). CONCLUSION: A program involving home-based mobility tasks and articulated AFOs improved functional mobility after stroke.

Validation of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) for individuals with asthma.

PURPOSE: There are no disease-specific tools for assessing the functioning of patients with asthma. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) in individuals with asthma. METHODS: 101 individuals with asthma responded to the 36-item version of the WHODAS 2.0, Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ), and Asthma Control Test (ACT). The following psychometric properties were tested: internal consistency, factor structure, and convergent and discriminative validity. RESULTS: Homogeneity was found between WHODAS 2.0 items and domains, except "Getting along" (Cronbach's α = 0.57). When item "D4.5 Sexual activities" was deleted, the Cronbach's increased to 0.70. Exploratory factor analysis identified four factors (explained variance 56%). There was a strong correlation between the WHODAS 2.0 and AQLQ (r=-0.72) and between the WHODAS 2.0 and ACT (r= -0.59). There was no evidence of the influence of obstruction level (FEV1) on functioning. CONCLUSION: WHODAS 2.0 is a valid and reliable tool for assessing functioning in individuals with asthma. Exclusion of item D.4.5 Sexual activity increased the homogeneity between the items of the "Getting along" domain. When applied to asthmatics, the WHODAS total functioning score is preferable to the domain-specific scores.

WHODAS 2.0 is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the functioning of patients with asthma.Exploratory factor analysis identified four factors that differ from the original six-domain structure of the WHODAS 2.0 36-item version.WHODAS 2.0 is recommended for professionals who rehabilitate patients with asthma.

Validation of tele-assessment of disability and health after stroke using WHODAS 2.0 through video call in a middle-income country.

BACKGROUND: The validity, reliability, and accuracy of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) for face-to-face assessment in the stroke population are well established. However, the validity and reliability of WHODAS 2.0 through tele-assessment remain uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To assess the reliability, agreement, internal consistency, criterion and discriminant validity of WHODAS 2.0 when administered through video calls. METHODS: A longitudinal methodological study included fifty individuals with chronic stroke. Both in-person and video call assessments were conducted, and their sequence was randomized. The reliability was determined using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC2,1). Measurement errors were assessed using the standard error of measurement (SEM) and smallest detectable change (SDC). Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's α. Criterion validity was determined by conducting Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis between in-person and video call assessments. Discriminant validity was examined using the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve to distinguish disability levels, with the Modified Rankin Scale as the reference standard. RESULTS: The participants had a mean age of 56.10 ± 10.8 years, with an equal distribution of genders. Adequate reliability was observed between the two methods (ICC2,1 = 0.88; 95% CI = 0.79-0.93; p < 0.001), and internal consistency was also adequate (Cronbach's α = 0.88). The criterion validity revealed a strong correlation (r = 0.78; p < 0.001). Discriminant validity demonstrated satisfactory accuracy in distinguishing disability levels via video call (AUC = 0.67; p = 0.04). DISCUSSION: This study offers evidence supporting the validity and reliability of the WHODAS 2.0 assessment through video call. Teleassessment using WHODAS 2.0 proves suitable for individuals who have had a stroke, enabling remote evaluation and care.

Assessing Participation in Stroke Survivors: Psychometric Properties of the Participation Measurement Scale (PM-Scale) Brazil.

Initial evidence supports the reliability of the Participation Measurement Scale (PM-Scale) in Brazil, but further exploration of its psychometric properties is needed for Brazilian stroke survivors. The aim of the study is to analyze the reliability, convergent validity, internal consistency, and accuracy of the PM-Scale Brazil. A methodological study involved three assessments over intervals of 7-14 days. Reliability was evaluated through the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient. Convergent validity was assessed using Spearman's correlation coefficient to evaluate the alignment of the PM-Scale Brazil with the SATIS-Stroke. Internal consistency was assessed through Cronbach's α. Accuracy was estimated by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve. The study involved 110 stroke survivors, revealing adequate intra-rater and inter-rater reliability. A significant weak correlation was observed between the PM-Scale and SATIS-Stroke. Internal consistency and accuracy were adequate. The PM-Scale Brazil demonstrates good reliability, internal consistency, and sensitivity. However, its weak correlation with SATIS-Stroke suggests limited convergent validity.

Assessing Participation in Stroke Survivors: Reliability and Validity of the PM-Scale BrazilIn our study, we looked at how well the PM-Scale Brazil works for measuring participation after stroke. We found that it gives consistent and reliable results, meaning it can be trusted. Although it is sensitive to identifying participation issues, it did not strongly agree with another measure called SATIS-Stroke. This might be because the two tools measure different things: SATIS-Stroke looks at activities and participation broadly, while the PM-Scale focuses specifically on participation.

Identifying the content of the Lower Extremity Motor Activity Log based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

PURPOSE: To identify the content and the constructs measured in the Lower Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework and to determine whether the instrument items fit within the ICF mobility domain. METHODS: Concepts and constructs measured within each scale were linked to the best-matched ICF categories and classified using established linking rules. Two independent researchers determined the initial linkages. A final consensus was reached with the other researchers. The agreement was analysed through the agreement percentage and the kappa coefficient. RESULTS: The subscales assess performance through information about need or dependency, personal and environmental factors, and appraisal of the items. Thirteen concepts were identified in LE-MAL: two concepts for the Assistance Scale are covered in the environmental factors component; 10 concepts for the Functional Performance Scale where all items are covered in the mobility domain; one concept for the confidence scale is covered in the body functions component. CONCLUSIONS: The general construct of LE-MAL assessed is performance in the ICF mobility domain and provides additional information about the mental function, environmental factors, independence, appraisal, and personal factors. The study highlighted the conceptual connection between the LE-MAL and the ICF framework.

The use of the lower extremities influences the quality and independence of gait in neurological populations.No studies have analysed the Lower Extremity Motor Activity Log (LE-MAL) content with a theoretical framework.Theoretical framework linkage complements the content validity of the LE-MAL.Linking with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) aids clinics in report writing and treatment planning.

The 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome from A Biopsychosocial Perspective: A Series of Cases with an ICF-Based Approach.

The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) can have a significant impact on functionality. The purpose was to describe 22q11.2DS children with functioning from a biopsychosocial perspective, focusing on the impact of children's health condition from domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional case series study with seven 22q11.2DS children. A questionnaire with an ICF checklist for 22q11.2DS was completed using a structured interview. The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI) was used to determine the Intelligence Quotient (IQ). RESULTS: Seven participants from 7 to 12 years old, presented some level of IQ impairment. It was observed that 22q11.2DS children experience significant intellectual, cognitive, and speech impairments across ICF Body Function domains. Impairments related to nose and pharynx were found in only one patient. The most relevant categories considered limitations in the Activity and Participation components pertained to producing nonverbal messages, communication, handling stress, and social interaction. Family, health professionals, and acquaintances were perceived as facilitators in the component Environmental Factors. CONCLUSION: The sample has its functioning affected by aspects that go beyond impairments in body structure and function. The organization of information from the perspective of the ICF is a different approach that helps clinical reasoning.

Standardization use of the international classification of functioning, disability and health in the determination of health status in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.

PURPOSE: To propose a standardized method for the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe the health status in Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) and investigate interrater agreement in the linking process in instruments and clinical exams using the ICF categories. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional and interrater agreement study that followed the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies. Two raters performed the linking coding process in instruments of quality of life, anxiety and depression, fatigue and pulmonary function, inspiratory muscle strength and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The codes were qualified by standards defined to each instrument and exams. RESULTS: The instrument with the lowest Cohen's Kappa coefficient was anxiety and depression (k = 0.57). Forty ICF codes were linked to clinical instruments and exams. The fatigue instrument presented a higher degree of disability by the qualification process, from severe to complete, in the linked codes. CONCLUSION: The study presents a standardized method for the assessment of the health status of patients with PACS through ICF. Restriction in work performance, socialization and family relationships as well as disabilities in physical endurance, fatigue and exercise tolerance were found in the sample. The agreement between the raters was moderate to perfect, demonstrating that the method can be reproducible.

The body structures and functions, environmental factors, activities and participation in a person's environment are determinant aspects of his health.Ways to measure these aspects are key to assessing health not only as absence of disease, so the International Classification of Disability and Functional Health demonstrates the ability to fully describe health.This study proposes a standardization in the use of the tool to facilitate usability in clinical practice.

Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the Brazilian version of the instrument World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) for individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea.

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a disabling health condition, and there is no disease-specific patient-reported outcome instrument to assess individuals with OSA. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) in individuals with OSA. METHODS: One hundred individuals with OSA responded to the WHODAS 2.0 version of 36 items, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the 12-item health survey (SF-12). Internal consistency, convergent and discriminative validity, and responsiveness to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were the psychometric properties tested. RESULTS: Cronbach's α values indicate good internal consistency (0.91 - 0.73), except for the self-care domain (α = 0.52). Convergent validity indicated an excellent correlation (r = -0.80) between the domains of functioning and quality of life. Discriminative validity showed no association between OSA severity and functioning (p = 0.90). The responsiveness to CPAP treatment showed a large effect size (r = 0.82; p < 0.05) CONCLUSIONS: The WHODAS 2.0 instrument is valid, reliable, and responsive for assessing individuals with OSA.

Funcionalidade familiar por meiodo instrumento APGAR: avaliaçãodas produções / Family functionality through the APGAR instrument: evaluation of productions

Objetivo: Sintetizar e descrever o que há produzido referente a funcionalidade familiar por meio do uso do instrumento APGAR familiar. Método: O estudo se sustenta na revisão do tipo integrativa de literatura de cunho narrativo, possibilitando a análise do conhecimento científico já produzido sobre o tema investigado. Resultados: A partir dos resultados da revisão integrativa, foi possível a formação de 02 (duas) categorias, como: Categoria 1-APGAR familiar na avaliação das relações cuidadores/familiares do idoso (60 a 100 anos). Categoria 2-Função familiar no cuidado a portadores de situações crônicas, como patologias oncológicas e patologias psiquiátricas. Conclusão: O estudo conseguiu concluir seus objetivos uma vez que os achados sugerem questões significativa concernente à família, pois, detém notoriedade, propiciando a conservação da integridade do ser humano em seus profusos aspectos.(AU)

Objective: To synthesize and describe what has been produced regarding family functionality through the use of the family APGAR instrument. Method: The study is based on an integrative review of narrative literature, enabling the analysis of scientific knowledge already produced on the topic investigated. Results: Based on the results of the integrative review, it was possible to form 02 (two) categories, such as: Category 1-Family APGAR in the assessment of caregiver/family relationships of the elderly (60 to 100 years old). Category2-Family role in caring for people with chronic conditions, such as oncological pathologies and psychiatric pathologies. Conclusion: The study managed to complete its objectives since the findings suggest significant issues concerning the family, as it holds notoriety, enabling the conservation of the integrity of the human being in its profuse aspects.(AU)

Objetivo: Sintetizar y describir lo producido sobre la funcionalidad familiar mediante el uso del instrumento APGAR familiar. Método: El estudio se basa en una revisión integradora de la literatura narrativa, posibilitando el análisis del conocimiento científico ya producido sobre el tema investigado. Resultados: Con base en los resultados de la revisión integradora, fue posible formar 02 (dos) categorías, tales como: Categoría 1-APGAR Familiar en la evaluación de las relaciones cuidador/familiar del anciano (60 a 100 años). Categoría2-Papel familiar en el cuidado de personas con enfermedades crónicas, como patologías oncológicas y patologías psiquiátricas. Conclusión: El estudio logró cumplir sus objetivos ya que los hallazgos sugieren cuestiones significativas relativas a la familia, ya que ésta goza de notoriedad, permitiendo la conservación de la integridad del ser humano en sus aspectos profusos.(AU)

Correlation between postoperative cardiac risks factors, functionality and hospital length of stay / Correlação entre os fatores de risco cardíaco pós-operatórios, funcionalidade e tempo de internação

INTRODUÇÃO: Cardiac surgery (CS) may be associated with several organic repercussions responsible for the appearance of cardiac risk factors during the postoperative period. These, associated with prolonged hospital length of stay (LoS), may trigger critical manifestations in individuals undergoing this surgical procedure. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationships between postoperative cardiac risk factors, LoS, and changes in functioning state. METHODS: Patients undergoing reconstructive, substitutive, or corrective cardiac surgeries were evaluated. The presence of postoperative cardiovascular risks was assessed using the InsCor score, while LoS and functionality were collected from medical records. RESULTS: One-hundred patients with a mean age of 59.2±12.3 years were included. Significant correlations between functionality and both the hospital and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) LoS (p<0.0001, ρ=0.56; p=0.002, ρ=0.29, respectively), as well as between hospital LoS and the number of comorbidities (p=0.003, ρ=0.28) were found. No significant relationships were observed between the number of postoperative risk factors and LoS. CONCLUSION: Functionality and comorbidities are associated with increased hospital and ICU LoS in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

INTRODUÇÃO: A cirurgia cardíaca (CC) pode estar associada a diversas repercussões orgânicas responsáveis pelo surgimento de fatores de risco cardíaco no pós-operatório. Estas, associadas ao tempo de internação hospitalar (TIH) prolongado, podem desencadear manifestações críticas em indivíduos submetidos a esse procedimento cirúrgico. OBJETIVO: Investigar a correlação entre os fatores de risco cardíaco pós-operatórios em CC, funcionalidade e o (TIH). MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados pacientes submetidos a CC reconstrutivas, substitutivas ou corretivas. A presença de riscos cardiovasculares pós-operatórios foi avaliada pelo escore da InsCor, enquanto o TIH e a funcionalidade foram coletados em prontuários médicos. RESULTADOS: Cem pacientes com idade média de 59,2±12,3 anos foram incluídos. Correlações significativas entre funcionalidade e TIH total e na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) (p<0.0001, ρ=0.56; p=0.002, ρ=0.29, respectivamente), bem como entre o TIH e o número de comorbidades (p=0.003, ρ=0.28) foram encontradas. Não foram observadas correlações significativas entre o número de fatores de risco pós-operatórios e o TIH. CONCLUSÃO: O número de alterações funcionais e o número de comorbidades estão associados ao aumento do TIH total e na UTI em pacientes submetidos à CC.

Advancing women's pelvic floor muscle function diagnosis: the EFSMAP examination and its reliability evaluation.

BACKGROUND: The accurate diagnosis of pelvic floor muscle impairments is essential. The plethora of terms and the lack of evidence to support widely used pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF) measurements hinder diagnostic labels. OBJECTIVE: To structure an examination of PFMF using visual observation and digital palpation and terms consistent with the ICF terminology, and to test its intra and interrater reliability/agreement. METHODS: A panel of 9 physical therapists applied Delphi method to structure the PFMF exam under ICF terminology and to verify its measurements reproducibility. For reliability and agreement, a convenience sample of women aged 51.2 ± 14.7 years had the sensitivity to pressure, pain, muscle tone, involuntary movement reaction, control of voluntary movement (contraction/relaxation), coordination, strength, and endurance examined by two raters, in the same day for interrater (n = 40), and one week apart, for intrarater reliability (n = 25). Percent agreement, linear weighted kappa, intraclass correlation coefficient, and Bland-Altman's limits of agreement were calculated (alpha = 0.05). RESULTS: Four round Delphi discussion structured the PFMF exam, named EFSMAP (Exame das Funções Sensoriais e Motoras do Assoalho Pélvico/Examination of Pelvic Floor Sensory and Motor Functions), set a list of concepts and instructions targeted at reproducibility and established PFMF diagnostic labels. Reliability, except for pain and tone, were moderate to excellent (Kw= 0.67-1.0 and ICC=0.48-0.82). Agreement was substantial for most PFMF features (0.64-1.00), except pain. CONCLUSIONS: The EFSMAP was successfully developed as a valid and reliable exam to be used in research and clinical practice; it provides labels for the diagnosis of pelvic floor muscle impairments. It might be easily adopted worldwide as it uses ICF terminology.

Functional assessment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Argentina: ICF-ASD multicenter study. / Evaluación funcional de niños, niñas y adolescentes con diagnóstico de trastorno del espectro autista en Argentina: estudio multicéntrico TEA-CIFunciona.

Introduction. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by difficulties in social communication and repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. In addition to the diagnostic category, the activities performed by children and adolescents and their social involvement are the main aspects to be considered according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) proposed by the World Health Organization to describe health status. In a previous study, we developed the first version of a pediatric tool based on the ICF called ICF-ASD for the functional assessment of children and adolescents with ASD to capture functional characteristics adapted to our cultural setting. Our subsequent objective was to apply the ICF-ASD in a multicenter format to assess children and adolescents from different regions, review, and update it, and identify barriers and facilitators. Population and methods. The ICF-ASD version 1.0 was administered to children and adolescents younger than 16 years with a confirmed diagnosis of ASD (as per DSM-5 criteria), who were receiving follow-up at 5 children's health centers across Argentina. Results. Version 2.0 of the ICF-ASD was obtained, which included 34 categories (10 under body function, 15 under activities and participation, and 9 under environmental factors). A functional profile was developed for the whole sample (n = 308). Conclusions. The updated version of the ICF-ASD helps to standardize and systematize the collection of necessary data for an adequate follow-up of children and adolescents with ASD at a national level. It also allows to identify barriers to overcome and facilitators to be generalized.

Introducción. El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) se caracteriza por dificultades de comunicación social y comportamientos repetitivos y estereotipados. Además de la categoría diagnóstica, las actividades que los niños, niñas y adolescentes (NNyA) pueden realizar y la participación social son los aspectos principales por considerar desde el marco de la Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento, la Discapacidad y la Salud (CIF), propuesta por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, para describir los estados de salud. En una investigación previa, elaboramos la primera versión de una herramienta pediátrica basada en la CIF llamada TEA-CIFunciona para evaluación funcional de NNyA con diagnóstico de TEA, que permitió captar características funcionales adaptadas a nuestro contexto cultural. Se propuso como objetivo posterior aplicar TEA-CIFunciona en formato multicéntrico para evaluar NNyA de diferentes regiones, revisar y actualizar la herramienta, e identificar barreras y facilitadores. Población y métodos. Se administró TEA-CIFunciona versión 1.0 a NNyA con diagnóstico confirmado de TEA (según criterios del DSM-5), menores de 16 años, en seguimiento en cinco centros de atención pediátrica del país. Resultados. Se obtuvo la versión 2.0 de TEA-CIFunciona con 34 categorías (10 funciones corporales, 15 actividades y participación, y 9 factores ambientales). Se elaboró el perfil funcional de la muestra completa (n = 308). Conclusiones. La versión actualizada de TEA-CIFunciona contribuye a estandarizar y a sistematizar la obtención de información necesaria para adecuar el seguimiento de los NNyA con TEA a nivel nacional. Además, permite identificar barreras por superar y facilitadores para generalizar.

Profiles of functioning of a group of children with cerebral palsy in Argentina: Preliminary data from the first national study. / Perfiles de funcionamiento en un grupo de niños con parálisis cerebral en Argentina: datos preliminares del primer estudio nacional.

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects body posture and movement coordination and is the most common cause of severe disability in the pediatric population. The diagnosis of CP is not a description of a person's functioning or interaction with their environment. Therefore, the diagnosis should be complemented with a description of functioning, using tools based on the biopsychosocial model proposed by the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This report describes the preliminary data from a multicenter study conducted in Argentina with the aim of standardizing the description of the profiles of functioning of children and adolescents with CP. These data showed that the participants had some skills in sleep functions, mental functions of language, seeing functions, and in some environmental factors. They showed significant difficulties in categories such as maintaining body position, walking, and toileting.

La parálisis cerebral (PC) afecta la postura y la coordinación del movimiento, y es la causa más común de discapacidad grave en la población pediátrica. El diagnóstico de PC no describe el funcionamiento ni la interacción de la persona con el contexto en el cual se desarrolla. Por lo tanto, el diagnóstico se debe complementar con una descripción del funcionamiento, utilizando herramientas basadas en el modelo biopsicosocial de la Clasificación del Funcionamiento (CIF) de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). En esta comunicación, describimos los datos preliminares de un estudio multicéntrico en Argentina destinado a estandarizar la descripción del perfil de funcionamiento en niños y adolescentes con PC. Estos datos mostraron que los participantes tienen algunas habilidades en las funciones del sueño, las funciones mentales del lenguaje y las visuales, así como en algunas relacionadas con el contexto. Presentan dificultades importantes en categorías tales como mantener la posición del cuerpo, el andar y la higiene.

Content analysis of the Measure of the Quality of the Environment by linkage with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

BACKGROUND: This study explores the linkage between the Measurement of Environmental Quality (MQE) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). Stemming from the Human Development Model-Disability Creation Process (HDM-DCP), MQE enhances understanding of how environmental quality impacts disability development across diverse socio-cultural contexts. Integrating MQE with ICF expands the perspective on disability formation beyond HDM-DCP, encompassing ICF's functioning approach. OBJECTIVE: To link the MQE with the concepts and categories of the ICF. METHODS: Two health professionals with adequate taxonomic knowledge of the ICF performed the initial linkage, which was based on updated standardized rules considering all hierarchical levels of the ICF. Linkage agreement between the first two assessors was measured using the Kappa (k) coefficient and respective 95% confidence intervals. In the absence of a consensus between the two assessors (k > 0.60), a third assessor was consulted to make the arbitrary decision of the final categories linked to the MQE. RESULTS: Insufficient agreement between the two assessors was found for the linkage process (k = 0.52; p < 0.001), requiring the final decision from the third assessor. At the end of the process, 26 ICF categories were linked to the main concepts (MC) measured by the 26 items of the short version of the MQE. Ten ICF categories were linked to the additional concepts (AC) measured by the MQE. Moreover, the MQE addresses the five domains of the ICF component "environmental factors," with a predominance of the "services, systems and policies" domain (MC = 45.8% and AC = 40%). CONCLUSION: The linkage of the concepts measured by the MQE to ICF categories enabled mapping the content of the MQE, identifying it as a promising tool for measuring environmental factors in accordance with ICF percepts.

Reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the world health organization disability assessment schedule (WHODAS 2.0) questionnaire for women with urinary incontinence.

PURPOSE: To analyze the reliability and validity of the WHODAS 2.0 instrument for women with urinary incontinence (UI). METHODS: This is a methodological study with Brazilian women with complaints of urge, stress or mixed UI, over 18 years old, without cognitive disorders. The WHODAS 2.0 (36-item version) and the auxiliary instruments were applied through face-to-face and telephone interviews after 7-14 d. The psychometric properties evaluated were: Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for intra-rater test-retest, Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) for construct validity of WHODAS 2.0 with auxiliary instruments; and ANOVA for discriminative validity with UI severity. RESULTS: 101 women with UI with a mean age of 50.71 ± 10.39 were included. WHODAS 2.0 showed good reliability in all domains and excellent reliability in the total score (>0.80). The intra-evaluator test-retest showed ICC values between 0.59 and 0.87 (p < 0.001). We observed a positive correlation between the WHODAS 2.0 domains and the instruments recommended by International Continence Society (ICS), with greater emphasis on moderate correlation with the Urinary Impact Questionnaire (IUQ-7) subscale (rho = 0.730 p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The WHODAS 2.0 instrument is a reliable and valid questionnaire for investigating the functioning and disability of women with UI.

The WHODAS 2.0 is a valid and reliable tool for future functioning research with women with urinary incontinence.The WHODAS 2.0 can be used in clinical practice to assess disabilities in women with urinary incontinence.The validation of WHODAS 2.0 reinforces the need for rehabilitation based on the functioning needs of each patient with urinary incontinence.The WHODAS 2.0 assesses functioning based on the biopsychosocial model, supported by the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health).

Mapping of Neck Disability Index domains linked to the international classification of functioning and disability / Mapeamento dos domínios do neck disability index vinculados à classificação internacional de funcionalidade e incapacidade

Objective: This study aims to link NDI items to CIF using specific and up-to-date linking rules. Methods: It is a measurement properties analysis study in which two evaluators performed the link between NDI and CIF, both with experience in CIF taxonomy and NDI application. Thus, ten binding rules developed and updated specifically for binding the ICF to other instruments were applied. Results: The Kappa coefficient determined the level of agreement between the evaluators with a confidence interval of 95%. All NDI items were linked to ICF codes; there was no need to use the term "non-definable." The degree of agreement between the evaluators about the domains and the categories of the ICF's first, second, and third levels was almost perfect. Conclusion: Therefore, the NDI is well linked to the codes related to the ICF domains' Activity, Participation, Functions, and Structure. However, no concepts related to contextual factors were identified.

Objetivo: Este estudo visa vincular itens da NDI ao CIF usando regras de vinculação específicas e atualizadas. Métodos: É um estudo de análise de propriedades de medição no qual dois avaliadores realizaram a ligação entre NDI e CIF, ambos com experiência em taxonomia CIF e aplicação de NDI. Assim, foram aplicadas dez regras de vinculação desenvolvidas e atualizadas especificamente para vincular a ICF a outros instrumentos. Resultados: O coeficiente Kappa determinou o nível de concordância entre os avaliadores com um intervalo de confiança de 95%. Todos os itens do NDI estavam vinculados a códigos ICF; não havia necessidade de utilizar o termo "não definível". O grau de concordância entre os avaliadores em relação aos domínios e às categorias do primeiro, segundo e terceiro níveis da ICF foi caracterizado como quase perfeito. Conclusão: Portanto, o NDI está bem ligado aos códigos relacionados à Atividade, Participação, Funções e Estrutura dos domínios da ICF. Entretanto, não foram identificados conceitos relacionados a fatores contextuais.

Could an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea be one of the determinants associated with disability in individuals with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?

PURPOSE: To investigate a possible association between the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and disability in individuals with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases. METHODS: Cross-sectional study was conducted with 373 individuals (313 with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases and 60 healthy). Disability was assessed by the 12-item World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS), and the risk of OSA was assessed by STOP-BANG. Anxiety and depression symptoms, daytime sleepiness, and cognition were assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). RESULTS: Greater disability was found in individuals with intermediate or high risk of OSA, considering healthy individuals (p=0.03), or individuals diagnosed with arrhythmia (p<0.01) or coronary artery disease (p=0.04). A high risk of OSA and higher WHODAS scores was significant among women as well as between OSA risk categories (p<0.01). Cognitive deficit and level of education also showed differences between OSA risk categories. Age, depression, and sleepiness were also associated with the subjects' disability (p<0.01). Gamma regression model showed higher WHODAS scores in female, in those with intermediate and high risk of OSA, and in those with depressive symptoms and cognitive deficit. Age also showed a correlation with higher WHODAS scores. The presence of all investigated cardio and cerebrovascular diseases showed an increase in the WHODAS score, implying a greater disability compared to healthy individuals. CONCLUSION: Moderate and high risk of OSA is associated with disability, as well as gender, age, depressive symptoms, cognitive deficit, and cardiovascular diseases.