| AFRM | BSRM | CARF |
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Development | Interdisciplinary consultative via AFRM Special Projects Committee | Rehabilitation specialist consultative process | Commercially developed. |
Validation | No formal validation | Published in peer-reviewed journals | Discussion papers |
Intent and meanings | Advisory | Guidelines and audit of rehabilitation services in the UK | Accreditation of private rehabilitation services |
Evolution | One update in progress since inception in 1995 | Up-dated twice since developed in 2000 | Up-dated annually since 1980s |
Consequences | Limited utilisation | Voluntary utilisation in quality assurance | Accreditation actively sought |