Functioning profiles of individuals with Mucopolysaccharidosis according to the International Classification of Functioning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The classification of health problems of persons with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) may contribute to better understanding the disease impacts. The ICF is a useful tool to describe disabilities and functioning, especially in diseases with multisystemic involvement.

Aim

To identify and classify the health needs of persons with non-neuronopathic MPS according to the ICF.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

Department of Physical Therapy (Federal University, Brazil).

Population

Persons with non-neuronopathic MPS.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews covering all components of the ICF were conducted to know the patients' perspectives of their health proble

SUBMITTER: Bernardo Figueiredo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9980536 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature