Resolution of the section “Open Talk: The Paradigm of Rehabilitation in Women's Health” at the 9th Russian Congress with International Participation on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (December 15–16, 2025)

Abstract

At the “Open Talk: The Paradigm of Rehabilitation in Women's Health” section held during the 9th Russian Congress on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, experts agreed that the paradigm of women's rehabilitation should fundamentally change. Rehabilitation practices for women with medical conditions related to oncology and obstetrics and gynecology need to be personalized, scientifically based, and focused on quality of life, rather than relying on traditional approaches. The International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities, and Health (ICF) is one of key tools of the new paradigm. The ICF allows for a standardized assessment of patients' physical, psycho-emotional, and social conditions, as well as the establishment of measurable goals. The resolution defines priority tasks for scientific, medical, and educational institutions, including implementing a multidisciplinary approach, developing clinical guidelines, training specialists in the use of the ICF, and establishing an expert council to further develop this direction.