biostudies-literatureUnknown58(1)Stolz I<h4>Background</h4>Scientific investigation and documentation of equine-assisted therapy has increased over the past several years. Yet there are no standardized and validated tools for evidence-based measurement of processes and outcomes to assess equine-assisted interventions.<h4>Aim</h4>The objective of this cross-sectional survey study was to develop a standardized assessment tool for the effective measurement of equine-assisted therapy based on the common language of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework of the World Health Organization (WHO).<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional study.<h4>Setting</h4>Six equine-assisted therapy rehabilitation centers in Germany.<h4>Population</h4>Persons with indications for equine-assisted therapy.<h4>MethodEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine60-67https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9980525biostudies-literatureDevelopment of an ICF-based assessment tool for equine-assisted therapy: model structure and reliability.PMC9980525Froboese IStolz ITillmann VAnneken VfalseDevelopment of an ICF-based assessment tool for equine-assisted therapy: model structure and reliability.<h4>Background</h4>Scientific investigation and documentation of equine-assisted therapy has increased over the past several years. Yet there are no standardized and validated tools for evidence-based measurement of processes and outcomes to assess equine-assisted interventions.<h4>Aim</h4>The objective of this cross-sectional survey study was to develop a standardized assessment tool for the effective measurement of equine-assisted therapy based on the common language of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework of the World Health Organization (WHO).<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional study.<h4>Setting</h4>Six equine-assisted therapy rehabilitation centers in Germany.<h4>Population</h4>Persons with indications for equine-assisted therapy.<h4>Method2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Feb2025-04-19T16:27:42.027Z2025-04-19T16:27:42.027ZS-EPMC99805253474757810.23736/s1973-9087.21.06816-710.23736/S1973-9087.21.06816-7