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OBJECTIVES: To (1) provide a framework for the conceptualization of emotional
vitality as an important construct for rehabilitation professionals; (2) outline
the existing scope and breadth of knowledge currently available regarding the
definition and measurement of emotional vitality in persons with chronic health conditions;
and (3) identify the extent to which the components can be mapped to
the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
DESIGN: Activities included a scoping review of the literature, and a Delphi
mapping exercise using the ICF. SETTING: Not applicable. PARTICIPANTS: Not
applicable. INTERVENTION: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Not applicable.
RESULTS: The results of this study suggest that emotional vitality is a complex
latent construct that includes (1) physical energy and well-being, (2) regulation
of mood, (3) mastery, and (4) engagement and interest in life. Existing
literature supported the presence of all 4 components of the construct. The
mapping exercise showed that 3 of these components could be readily mapped to the
Body Function chapter of the ICF (energy, mood, mastery). CONCLUSIONS: Emotional
vitality may influence both the physical and emotional adaptation to living with
a chronic illness or disability and should be included in both assessment and
treatment planning to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. Future research is needed
to refine the definition and identify optimal methods of measuring this construct.
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