Mobility in persons with lower extremity amputations and influencing factors: Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to quantify expert views

Background:International Classification of Function, Health and Disability provides a common framework and universal language for rehabilitation professionals across the globe.Objectives:To identify problems in functioning and mobility relevant to persons with lower-limb amputation from an expert’s point of view and quantify these problems using the International Classification of Function, Health and Disability.Study design:Qualitative study using electronic and paper surveys.Methods:Electronic or paper survey was done across six countries targeting clinicians involved in pre- and post-amputation care. Meaningful concepts were extracted from the responses and linked to suitable second-level and where applicable third-level International Classification of Function, Health and Disability categories. Categorical frequency analysis was completed for the combined data and for each location.Results:A total of 183 experts from 6 different countries responded to the survey. A total of 2171 concepts were identifi...