The multicenter benchmarking study of burn injury: A content analysis of the outcome measures using the international classification of functioning, disability and health

Candice L. Osborne, Christina Petersson, James E. Graham, Walter J. Meyer, Rune J. Simeonsson, Oscar E. Suman, Kenneth J. Ottenbacher

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Abstract

Objective To link, classify and describe the content of the Multicenter Benchmarking Study Burn Outcomes Questionnaires (BOQ) using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to determine if the information garnered provides researchers with the data necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of life after burns. Methods Two ICF linking experts used a standardized linking technique endorsed by the World Health Organization to link all BOQ concepts to the ICF. Linking results were analyzed to determine the comprehensiveness of each of the five measures. Results The activities and participation component was most frequently addressed followed by the body functions component. Environmental factors are not extensively covered and body structures are not addressed. ICF chapter and category distribution were skewed and varied between assessments. The majority of BOQ items are of the health status perspective. Conclusion BOQ item composition could be improved with a more even distribution of pertinent ICF topics. Assessment authors may consider addressing the impact of environmental factors on participation. Including body structure concepts would allow investigators to track structural deformation and/or developmental delay. Generally speaking, this data should not be used to examine quality of life outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1396-1403
Number of pages8
JournalBurns
Volume42
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

  • Burn Outcomes Questionnaire
  • Burn rehabilitation
  • Burns
  • ICF linking
  • Multicenter Benchmarking Study

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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