Definition
The level of help and/or supervision a person requires (or would require if the person currently helping/supervising was not available) to perform tasks and actions in a specified life area, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—need for assistance with activities in a life area
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyNeed for assistance with activities in a life area
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Value DomainActivity need for assistance code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Activity need for assistance code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 8 | Not specified | ||
| 9 | Not applicable |
Comments
Guide for use:
This data element, in conjunction with Person—activities and participation life area, code (ICF 2001) AN[NNN], indicates a person's need for assistance in a given domain of activity.
Context:Human functioning and disability