Volume 29, Issue 5, 2020
DOI: 10.24205/03276716.2020.1056
The Conceptual Framework for Development of Quality of Life Assessment in Stroke Patients According to Icf Model: Narrative Review
Abstract
The incidence of stroke was increasing worldwide. The complications following stroke
affected the quality of life (QOL) in stroke patients. The QOL is an important indicator
which provided an information of succeed in treatment plan. Since an International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF model) was created as a
framework for the measurement of functional disability that is utilized among physicians,
nurses and rehabilitation-related allied health professionals to develop a more
comprehensive treatment plan, it was lacking of QOL assessment aspect. Hence, added
QOL assessment in ICF model could be an effective tool which promotes an effective
treatment plan. Moreover, no available study which use ICF model outcome able for
reflect all domains of QOL in stroke patients. The present study aims to introduce a
conceptual framework that is compliant with ICF model for the development of the
assessment in which outcome is able to reflect all domains of QOL. Results There were
various available QOL assessment such as General HRQOL questionnaire and Specific
HRQOL questionnaire. However, among those available QOL assessment tools, they still
incomplete to represent the QOL of stroke patients. Therefore, we provided a new
conceptual framework for cover all QOL aspects. The information provided in the present
study could be beneficial for a healthcare provider in their treatment plan which leads to
an effective treatment plan to improved QOL in stroke patients. Conclusion, A conceptual
framework for QOL assessment in stroke patients that cover all aspects of life as stated by the ICF model in which measuring outcomes able to aid better treatment planning and yield an effective rehabilitation outcome.
Keywords
: Quality of Life, quality of life assessment, stroke, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health