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The aims of this study were to explore the perspective of functioning
in community-dwelling people with prior stroke and to confirm,
if possible, the
comprehensive international classification of functioning, disability and health
(ICF) Comprehensive Core Set for stroke. METHODS: Qualitative interviews were
analysed (using the content analysis method and established ICF linking rules)
from 22 persons following stroke (age range 59-87 years), as well as their
spouses/partners, where relevant. RESULTS: Ninety-nine (76%) of 130 second-level
ICF categories in the existing Comprehensive ICF Core Set for stroke were
confirmed: 31 categories (of 41) in the component of body functions, 38
categories (of 51) in the component of activities and participation, 26 (of 33)
in the component of environmental factors and 4 (of 5) in the component of body
structures. Eleven additional ICF categories and one personal factor, a coping
style of "I take it as it comes" were also identified in the transcribed text.
CONCLUSION: The Comprehensive ICF Core Set for stroke was largely confirmed.

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