Feasibility of the Dutch ICF Activity Inventory: a pilot study

• Main Authors: van Nispen Ruth MA, Bruijning Janna E, van Rens Ger HMB
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2010-11-01
• Series: BMC Health Services Research
• Online Access: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/318

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Demographic ageing will lead to increasing pressure on visual rehabilitation services, which need to be efficiently organised in the near future. The Dutch ICF Activity Inventory (D-AI) was developed to assess the rehabilitation needs of visually impaired persons. This pilot study tests the feasibility of the D-AI using a computer-assisted telephone interview.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In addition to the regular intake, the first version of the D-AI was assessed in 20 patients. Subsequently, patients and intake assessors were asked to fill in an evaluation form. Based on these evaluations, a new version of the D-AI was developed.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean administration time of the D-AI was 88.8 (± 41.0) minutes. Overall, patients and assessors were positive about the D-AI assessment. However, professionals and 60% of the patients found the administration time to be too long. All included items were considered relevant and only minor adjustments were recommended.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The systematic character of the revised D-AI will prevent topics from being overlooked and indicate which needs have the highest priority from a patient-centred perspective. Moreover, ongoing assessment of the D-AI will enhance evaluation of the rehabilitation process. To decrease administration time, in the revised D-AI only the top priority goals will be fully assessed. Using the D-AI, a rehabilitation plan based on individual needs can be developed for each patient. Moreover, it enables better evaluation of the effects of rehabilitation. A larger validation study is planned.</p>