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《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2015, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (09): 999-1001.

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Functioning of Outpatients with Chronic Diseases Using World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0

FU Yan-ling1, QIU Zhuo-ying2, LI Qin-yi2   

  1. 1. Department of Outpatient, Navy General Hospital PLA China, Beijing 100048, China; 2. Institute of Rehabilitation Information, China Rehabilitation Research Centre/WHO-FIC CC China, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2015-09-25 Online:2015-09-25

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Abstract: Objective To investigate the functioning of outpatients with chronic diseases. Methods 61 outpatients were investigated with the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHO-DAS 2.0) Chinese version. Results All the outpatients expressed slight barriers in fields of understanding and communicating, moving and getting around, self-care, interacting with other people, domestic responsibilities, and joining in community activities. The outpatients with musculoskeletal and cutaneous diseases were more difficult in interacting with other people than other patients (P<0.05). Conclusion There are slight barriers in the outpatients with chronic diseases in activities and participations, which may be various with the diseases.

Key words: chronic diseases, disability, WHO Disability Assessment Schedule, activity, participation