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Table 5 Body Structures (s): patients' reporting of ICF categories (2nd level)

From: Validation of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for rheumatoid arthritis from the patient perspective using focus groups

ICF categories Reported by patients
Code Title Open approach ICF-based approach
s299 Eye, ear and related structures, unspecified (s220)a Yes Yes
s320 Structure of mouth   Yes
s410 Structure of cardiovascular system Yes  
s530 Structure of stomach Yes Yes
s540 Structure of intestine   Yes
s710 Structure of head and neck region Yes Yes
s720 Structure of shoulder region Yes Yes
s730 Structure of upper extremity Yes Yes
s750 Structure of lower extremity Yes Yes
s760 Structure of trunk Yes Yes
s770 Additional musculoskeletal structures related to movement Yes Yes
s810 Structure of areas of skin Yes Yes
s830 Structure of nails   Yes
  1. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories of the ICF Core Set for rheumatoid arthritis are shown in bold typeface.
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

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