Research Article

Linking Prioritized Occupational Performance in Patients Undergoing Spasticity-Correcting Upper Limb Surgery to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Table 2

Mapping occupational performance goals according to the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) ().

ICF chapterICF domain (%)Frequencies (percentage within chapter/total)

Communication31 (9.7)
Receiving nonverbal messages5 (16.1/1.6)
Writing messages11 (35.5/3.4)
Using communication devices and techniques15 (48.4/4.7)

Mobility58 (18.1)
Changing basic body position1 (1.7/1)
Maintaining a body position3 (5.2/.9)
Transferring oneself4 (6.9/1.3)
Lifting and carrying objects7 (12/2.2)
Fine hand use16 (27.6/5.0)
Hand and arm use4 (6.9/1.3)
Walking3 (5.2/.9)
Moving around2 (3.4/.6)
Moving around using equipment12 (20.7/3.8)
Driving6 (10.3/1.9)

Self-care132 (41.3)
Washing oneself11 (8.3/3.4)
Caring for body parts17 (12.9/5.3)
Toileting5 (3.8/1.6)
Dressing43 (32.6/13.4)
Eating38 (28.8/11.9)
Drinking18 (13.6/5.6)

Domestic life68 (21.3)
Preparing meals48 (70.6/15.0)
Doing housework15 (22.1/4.7)
Caring for household objects5 (7.3/1.6)

Interpersonal interactions and relationships8 (2.5)
Basic interpersonal interactions8 (100/2.5)

Major life areas4 (1.3)
Remunerative employment4 (100/1.3)

Community, social, and civic life19 (5.9)
Recreation and leisure19 (100/5.9)