An ICF-Based Model for Implementing and Standardizing Multidisciplinary Obesity Rehabilitation Programs within the Healthcare System

Amelia Brunani, Alberto Raggi, Anna Sirtori, Maria Elisa Berselli, Valentina Villa, Francesca Ceriani, Stefania Corti, Matilde Leonardi, Paolo Capodaglio and Group Icf-Obesity
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Amelia Brunani: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Alberto Raggi: Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit—Scientific Directorate, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, Italy
Anna Sirtori: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Maria Elisa Berselli: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Valentina Villa: Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Francesca Ceriani: Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Stefania Corti: Psychology Research Laboratory, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Matilde Leonardi: Neurology, Public Health and Disability Unit—Scientific Directorate, Neurological Institute C. Besta IRCCS Foundation, Milan, Italy
Paolo Capodaglio: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy
Group Icf-Obesity: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, San Giuseppe Hospital, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Piancavallo, 28921 Verbania, Italy

IJERPH, 2015, vol. 12, issue 6, 1-8

Abstract: Introduction/Objective : In this study, we aimed to design an ICF-based individual rehabilitation project for obese patients with comorbidities (IRPOb) integrated into the Rehab-CYCLE to standardize rehabilitative programs. This might facilitate the different health professionals involved in the continuum of care of obese patients to standardize rehabilitation interventions. Methods : After training on the ICF and based on the relevant studies, ICF categories were identified in a formal consensus process by our multidisciplinary team. Thereafter, we defined an individual rehabilitation project based on a structured multi-disciplinary approach to obesity. Results : the proposed IRPOb model identified the specific intervention areas (nutritional, physiotherapy, psychology, nursing), the short-term goals, the intervention modalities, the professionals involved and the assessment of the outcomes. Information was shared with the patient who signed informed consent. Conclusions : The model proposed provides the following advantages: (1) standardizes rehabilitative procedures; (2) facilitates the flow of congruent and updated information from the hospital to outpatient facilities, relatives, and care givers; (3) addresses organizational issues; (4) might serve as a benchmark for professionals who have limited specific expertise in rehabilitation of comorbid obese patients.

Keywords: obesity; Rehab-CYCLE; ICF; rehabilitation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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