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Table 4 Relative frequency of 2nd level ICF categories. Component body functions (b)

From: Outcome measures in older persons with acquired joint contractures: a systematic review and content analysis using the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) as a reference

ICF code

ICF category

% (95 % CI)

 

ICF chapter mental function

 

b134

Sleep functions

8 (2.8 to 18.4)

b152

Emotional functions

8 (2.8 to 18.4)

b235

Vestibular functions

5 (1 to 13.9)

 

ICF Chapter Sensory Function and Pain

 

b280

Sensation of pain

70 (56.8 to 81.2)

 

ICF Chapter Function of Digestive, Metabolic and Endocrine Systems

 

b525

Defecation functions

7 (1.8 to 16.2)

 

ICF Chapter Genitourinary and Reproductive Function

 

b620

Urination functions

7 (1.8 to 16.2)

 

ICF Chapter Neuromusculoskeletal and Movement-related Function

 

b710

Mobility of joint functions

98 (91.1 to 100)

b715

Stability of joint functions

47 (33.7 to 60)

b720

Mobility of bone functions

8 (2.8 to 18.4)

b730

Muscle power functions

33 (21.7 to 46.7)

b735

Muscle tone functions

12 (4.8 to 22.6)

b755

Involuntary movement reaction functions

5 (1 to 13.9)

b770

Gait pattern functions

13 (5.9 to 24.6)

b780

Sensations related to muscles and movement functions

7 (1.8 to 16.2)

  1. Values are percentages (95 % CI); the denominator is the number of studies included (n = 60). ICF categories referring to concepts measured in more than 5 % of the studies are reported