Functioning of Outpatients with Chronic Diseases Using World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.09.003
- VernacularTitle:应用世界卫生组织《残疾评定量表》分析门诊慢性病患者功能状态
- Author:
Yanling FU
;
Zhuoying QIU
;
Qinyi LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chronic diseases, disability, WHO Disability Assessment Schedule, activity, participation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(9):999-1001
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the functioning of outpatients with chronic diseases. Methods 61 outpatients were investigated with the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHO-DAS 2.0) Chinese version. Results All the outpatients expressed slight barriers in fields of understanding and communicating, moving and getting around, self-care, interacting with other people, domestic responsibilities, and joining in community activities. The outpatients with musculoskeletal and cutaneous diseases were more difficult in interacting with other people than other patients (P<0.05). Conclusion There are slight barriers in the outpatients with chronic diseases in activities and participations, which may be various with the diseases.
