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Data Sheet 1_Empirical evaluation of an ICF core set for managing musculoskeletal conditions in primary care physical therapy services in Spain: a multicenter study.pdf Héctor Hernández-Lázaro (16522631) Sandra Jiménez-del-Barrio (16522628) María Teresa Mingo-Gómez (16522634) Ana Isabel Rodríguez-Fernández (16940113) Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej (4352020) Agnieszka Sozańska (24491114) Zofia Dzięcioł-Anikiej (25087942) Luis Ceballos-Laita (13040062) Rehabilitation and Therapy (excl. Physiotherapy) international classification of functioning disability and health (ICF) musculoskeletal diseases patient outcome assessment physical therapy modalities primary health care Background<p>Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of disability, yet functioning is not routinely documented in primary care. A setting-specific International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set may facilitate biopsychosocial assessment by identifying domains relevant to patients and physical therapists.</p>Objective<p>To empirically evaluate category retention and perceived relevance within a specific ICF Core Set for musculoskeletal conditions in primary care physical therapy and examine correspondence and differences between patient-reported and physical therapist-assessed perspectives.</p>Methods<p>A multicenter, cross-sectional study included 387 patient-physical therapist dyads from the public regional healthcare service of Castilla y León (SACYL), Spain. Both perspectives rated 34 ICF categories using a 100 mm VAS. ICF categories with ≥5% prevalence were retained. Sensitivity analyses examined retention across WHODAS 2.0 and Self-administered Comorbidity Questionnaire (SCQ) levels and their continuous associations with ICF summary ratings. Paired perspectives were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests with Holm-adjusted p-values, effect sizes, ICC(2,1), and individual absolute differences exceeding an interpretive 15 mm benchmark. The study was reported according to STROBE.</p>Results<p>All 34 ICF categories exceeded the retention threshold (23.3–94.3%) and remained retained for all disability and comorbidity subgroups. WHODAS 2.0 showed moderate positive correlations with Body Functions and Activities and Participation ratings (Spearman's ρ = 0.329–0.357), whereas SCQ correlations were weaker (ρ = 0.178–0.202). Absolute paired-score correspondence ranged from moderate to excellent (ICC = 0.697–0.958). Twenty-seven comparisons were significant before adjustment and 20 after Holm adjustment. Differences were generally small (|r| = 0.012–0.356); the largest mean difference was 7.83 mm for “b710 Mobility of joint functions”. Across categories, 5.7%–29.3% of dyads exceeded 15 mm.</p>Discussion<p>The findings provide empirical support for retaining the 34 categories and indicate generally substantial group-level correspondence alongside potentially informative individual differences. Further research should evaluate measurement properties, feasibility, responsiveness, and implementation in routine primary care.</p> 2026-09-22T05:38:36Z Dataset Dataset 10.3389/fresc.2026.1960608.s001 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Data_Sheet_1_Empirical_evaluation_of_an_ICF_core_set_for_managing_musculoskeletal_conditions_in_primary_care_physical_therapy_services_in_Spain_a_multicenter_study_pdf/33962128 CC BY 4.0