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Table 3 Top 15 out of 27 different reasons for referral to non-pharmacological care (N = 324)

From: Room for improvement in non-pharmacological systemic sclerosis care? — a cross-sectional online survey of 650 patients

Referral reason (ICF terms)

ICF code

N (%)

Body structures and functions

 Pain in body part

b2801

126 (38.9)

 Mobility of joint functions

b710

93 (28.7)

 Functions of the cardiovascular system, other specified and unspecified

b429

75 (23.1)

 Functions of the skin and related structures, other specified

b898

67 (20.7)

 Muscle functions, other specified and unspecified

b749

59 (18.2)

 Neuromusculoskeletal and movement related functions

b7

30 (9.3)

 Emotional functions

b152

27 (8.3)

 Energy and drive functions

b130

16 (4.9)

 Weight maintenance functions

b530

15 (4.6)

 Respiration functions

b440

12 (3.7)

 Blood vessel functions

b415

11 (3.4)

Activities and participation

 Self-care

d5

15 (4.6)

 Hand and arm use

d445

34 (10.5)

 Moving around in different locations

d460

12 (3.7)

Personal and environmental factors

Assistive products and technology for personal use in daily living

e1251

11 (3.4)