This item has been superseded by a newer version by one or more Registration Authorities.
Definition
The reason why a person presented to a SAAP agency in order to seek assistance, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—reason for seeking assistance
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyReason for seeking assistance
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Value DomainReasons for seeking SAAP assistance code N[N]
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Reasons for seeking SAAP assistance code N[N] ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N[N] |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | Interpersonal relationships | |||
| 2 | Time out from family/other situation | |||
| 3 | Relationship/family breakdown | |||
| 4 | Interpersonal conflict | |||
| 7 | Sexual abuse | |||
| 6 | Domestic/family violence | |||
| 5 | Physical/emotional abuse | |||
| Financial | ||||
| 20 | Gambling | |||
| 23 | Budgeting problems | |||
| 24 | Rent too high | |||
| 21 | Other financial difficulty | |||
| Accommodation | ||||
| 27 | Overcrowding issues | |||
| 25 | Eviction/asked to leave | |||
| 11 | Emergency accommodation ended | |||
| 26 | Previous accommodation ended | |||
| Health | ||||
| 28 | Mental health issues | |||
| 10 | Problematic drug/alcohol/substance use | |||
| 13 | Psychiatric illness | |||
| 29 | Other health issues | |||
| Other reasons | ||||
| 30 | Gay/lesbian/transgender issues | |||
| 12 | Recently left institution | |||
| 14 | Recent arrival to area with no means of support | |||
| 15 | Itinerant | |||
| 88 | Other | |||
| Supplementary Values | 99 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
There may be more than one reason why a client seeks assistance. This data element is used to collect all of these reasons. While multiple options may be chosen for the presenting reason(s) (including that indicated as being the 'main' one), only one option may be chosen for the main presenting reason. However it is all one concept.
The presenting reason(s) is intended to focus on the reasons the client presented to the agency as opposed to the underlying reasons or causes that may have built up over a lifetime.