Table 5.
Reasons for referral and treatment goals as reported by 79 HPs, expressed in ICF codes
| ICF code | Referral reasons n | Treatment goals n | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body functions | |||
| b1300 | Energy level | 6 | 2 |
| b1302 | Appetite | 1 | |
| b134 | Sleep functions | 1 | |
| b152 | Emotional functions | 4 | 4 |
| b1521 | Regulation of emotion | 1 | |
| b1564 | Tactile perception | 1 | |
| b160 | Thought functions | 1 | 1 |
| b240 | Sensations associated with hearing and vestibular function | 1 | |
| b280 | Sensation of pain | 8 | 11 |
| b28016 | Pain in joints | 2 | |
| b415 | Blood vessel functions | 1 | |
| b440 | Respiration functions | 7 | 3 |
| b4450 | Functions of the thoracic respiratory muscles | 3 | |
| b4550 | General physical endurance | 1 | |
| b4551 | Aerobic capacity | 11 | 25 |
| b4552 | Fatigability | 1 | |
| b510 | Ingestion functions | 1 | 1 |
| b5104 | Salivation | 1 | |
| b5105 | Swallowing | 2 | 1 |
| b5150 | Transport of food through stomach and intestines | 2 | |
| b5152 | Absorption of nutrients | 1 | |
| b525 | Defecation functions | 1 | |
| b5251 | Fecal consistency | 1 | |
| b530 | Weight maintenance functions | 6 | 2 |
| b5501 | Maintenance of body temperature | 2 | |
| b710 | Mobility of joint functions | 8 | 4 |
| b7101 | Mobility of several joints | 12 | |
| b730 | Muscle power functions | 5 | 12 |
| b735 | Muscle tone functions | 3 | |
| b760 | Control of voluntary movement functions | 1 | |
| b780 | Sensations related to muscles and movement functions | 2 | |
| b810 | Protective functions of the skin | 2 | |
| b820 | Repair functions of the skin | 1 | |
| b830 | Other functions of the skin | 7 | |
| Body structures | |||
| s320 | Structure of mouth | 1 | 2 |
| s3200 | Teeth | 1 | |
| s3201 | Gums | 1 | |
| s430 | Structure of respiratory system | 1 | 1 |
| s5 | Structures related to the digestive, metabolic and endocrine systems | 3 | |
| s710 | Structure of head and neck region | 1 | |
| s720 | Structure of shoulder region | 1 | |
| s7201 | Joints of shoulder region | 1 | |
| s7202 | Muscles of shoulder region | 2 | |
| s73011 | Wrist joint | 1 | |
| s7302 | Structure of hand | 4 | |
| s73021 | Joints of hand and fingers | 2 | |
| s7502 | Structure of ankle and foot | 3 | 1 |
| s76000 | Cervical vertebral column | 1 | |
| s76001 | Thoracic vertebral column | 2 | |
| s7701 | Joints | 2 | |
| s8 | Skin and related structures | 2 | |
| s8102 | Skin of upper extremity | 1 | |
| Activities and participation | |||
| d230 | Carrying out daily routine | 8 | 2 |
| d2301 | Managing daily routine | 2 | 15 |
| d2303 | Managing one’s own activity level | 7 | 15 |
| d240 | Handling stress and other psychological demands | 1 | 2 |
| d4104 | Standing | 1 | |
| d4105 | Bending | 1 | |
| d415 | Maintaining a body position | 1 | |
| d420 | Transferring oneself | 1 | 1 |
| d4301 | Carrying in the hands | 1 | |
| d4401 | Grasping | 1 | |
| d445 | Hand and arm use | 5 | 6 |
| d450 | Walking | 2 | 5 |
| d455 | Moving around | 5 | 6 |
| d460 | Moving around in different locations | 1 | 2 |
| d4750 | Driving human-powered transportation | 2 | |
| d520 | Caring for body parts | 1 | |
| d5200 | Caring for skin | 2 | |
| d5201 | Caring for teeth | 1 | |
| d540 | Dressing | 3 | |
| d5701 | Managing diet and fitness | 1 | 9 |
| d5702 | Maintaining one’s health | 1 | |
| d6 | Domestic life | 1 | |
| d6200 | Shopping | 1 | |
| d6300 | Preparing simple meals | 1 | |
| d6505 | Taking care of plants, indoors and outdoors | 1 | |
| d845 | Acquiring, keeping, and terminating a job | 1 | |
| d8451 | Maintaining a job | 2 | |
| d920 | Recreation and leisure | 1 | |
| d9201 | Sports | 1 | 2 |
| Environmental factors | |||
| e110 | Products or substances for personal consumption | 1 | |
| e1100 | Food | 1 | |
| e115 | Products and technology for personal use in daily living | 1 | 1 |
| e1151 | Assistive products and technology for personal use in daily living | 1 | |
| e120 | Products and technology for personal indoor and outdoor mobility and transportation | 2 | |
| e3 | Support and relationships | 1 | |