Self- and observer ratings of capacity limitations in patients with neurological conditions

Abstract Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the self- and observer ratings capacity limitations in patients with neurological conditions. Research on topic is relevant for assessing patients’ ability participate work social life improving collaborative patient-clinician relationships. Method: a sample N = 245 conditions from rehabilitation facility were compared assessed using short rating activity participation restrictions mental disorders according International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (Mini-ICF-APP) equivalent self-rating questionnaire (Mini-ICF-APP-S). Results: Paired-samples t -tests revealed significant differences between six out 13 dimensions. On average, rated dimensions adherence regulations , planning structuring tasks professional competency endurance as significantly less limited, comparison observers (small medium effect sizes). self-ratings limitation contact others self-care only marginally higher than ratings. Conclusions: findings show that psychological occur In clinical practice, each dimension discrepancies patient- clinician-ratings should be thoroughly assessed. This especially who have potential tendency underestimate or deny their disability.