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The 'Comprehensive ICF Core Set for rheumatoid arthritis' represents
the typical spectrum of problems in functioning of patients with rheumatoid
arthritis according to the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health (ICF).
The objective of this study was to validate this ICF
Core Set from the perspective of physicians. METHODS: Physicians experienced in
rheumatoid arthritis treatment were asked about the problems they commonly treat
in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a 3-round survey using the Delphi
technique. Responses were linked to the ICF. RESULTS: Seventy-nine physicians in
41 countries named 512 patients' problems. Two hundred and 27 ICF categories were
linked to these answers.
Twenty-six ICF categories were not represented in the
Comprehensive ICF Core Set for rheumatoid arthritis and 19 aspects were not
covered by the ICF. CONCLUSION: The content validity of 3 ICF components was well supported. However, several body functions were identified that are not covered
and need to be investigated further.

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