The feasibility of using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core set for Chinesebreast cancer patients

VernacularTitle:《国际功能、残疾和健康分类》乳腺癌核心功能组合评定乳腺癌患者生活质量的可行性研究
Author: Yi ZHONG ; Shiying YU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast cancer; Quality of life; Scale; Reliability; Validity; Feasibility
From: Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(1):44-46
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To determine the reliability, validity and feasibility of using International Classifica-tion of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core set for breast cancer in Chinese patients. Methods Quality of life (QOL) of 110 patients with breast cancer were investigated using ICF breast cancer core set and SF-36 scale. Statistical analysis tested their reliability, validity and feasibility. Results It was shown that the ICF core set for breast cancer had good reliability, validity and feasibility. Conclusions The ICF core set for breast cancer is a re-liable and valid instrument for Chinese breast cancer patients.