An ICF-Based Model for Implementing and Standardizing Multidisciplinary Obesity Rehabilitation Programs within the Healthcare System

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Amelia Brunani³  Alberto Raggi⁴  Anna Sirtori³  Maria Elisa Berselli³  Valentina Villa²  Francesca Ceriani²  Stefania Corti²  Matilde Leonardi⁴  Paolo Capodaglio³  rib-type="author"> ICF-OBESITY Group †contrib-type="author"> ICF-OBESITY Group †<¹  Alarcos Cieza⁵  Carla Sabariego⁵ 

[1] Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 28921 Verbania, Italy; E-Mails:;Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy; E-Mails:;Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit—Scientific Directorate, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, Italy; E-Mails:Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy;

关键词: obesity;    Rehab-CYCLE;    ICF;    rehabilitation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph120606084

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Introduction/Objective: In this study, we aimed to design an ICF-based individual rehabilitation project for obese patients with comorbidities (IRPOb) integrated into the Rehab-CYCLE to standardize rehabilitative programs. This might facilitate the different health professionals involved in the continuum of care of obese patients to standardize rehabilitation interventions. Methods: After training on the ICF and based on the relevant studies, ICF categories were identified in a formal consensus process by our multidisciplinary team. Thereafter, we defined an individual rehabilitation project based on a structured multi-disciplinary approach to obesity. Results: the proposed IRPOb model identified the specific intervention areas (nutritional, physiotherapy, psychology, nursing), the short-term goals, the intervention modalities, the professionals involved and the assessment of the outcomes. Information was shared with the patient who signed informed consent. Conclusions: The model proposed provides the following advantages: (1) standardizes rehabilitative procedures; (2) facilitates the flow of congruent and updated information from the hospital to outpatient facilities, relatives, and care givers; (3) addresses organizational issues; (4) might serve as a benchmark for professionals who have limited specific expertise in rehabilitation of comorbid obese patients.

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