Table 2.
Ten most frequently mentioned referral reasons and reporting disciplines
| ICF code | n | n per HP discipline* reporting the referral reason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerobic capacity | b4551 | 11 | 11 PT |
| 2 | Sensation of pain | b280 | 8 | 8 PT |
| 3 | Mobility of joint functions | b710 | 8 | 6 PT, 1 ST, 1 P |
| 4 | Carrying out daily routine | d230 | 8 | 6 PT, 2 OT |
| 5 | Respiration functions | b440 | 7 | 7 PT |
| 6 | Managing one’s own activity level | d2303 | 7 | 4 PT, 3 OT |
| 7 | Energy level | b1300 | 6 | 3 PT, 1 OT, 1 D, 1 P |
| 8 | Weight maintenance functions | b530 | 6 | 6 D |
| 9 | Muscle power functions | b730 | 5 | 5 PT |
| 10 | Hand and arm use | d445 | 5 | 1 PT, 1 HT, 3 ET |
*PT physiotherapist, ST skin therapist, P podiatrist, OT occupational therapist, D dietitian