Simplified assessment of upper limb dysfunction after stroke: decision tree analysis based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating stroke patients across four key domains. However, due to the large number of ICF items and the complexity of its classification system, its practical application is often time-consuming, and requires substantial training for evaluators.

Aim

To generate and validate a decision tree model based on ICF items for assessing upper limb dysfunction after stroke.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

Rehabilitation department of five hospitals.

Population

This study included stroke patients (including ischemic or hemorrhagic; first-ever or recurrent), who were stratified according to disease phase: acute (1-7 days, 1.94%), s

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824598 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature