Definition
The degree of personal assistance and/or supervision a person needs to perform tasks and actions in a life area, as represented by a homelessness 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 DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
In the context of health, an activity is the execution of a task or action by an individual. An activity limitation is a difficulty an individual may have in executing an activity. Activity limitation varies with the environment, and is assessed in relation to a particular environment; the absence or presence of assistance, including aids and equipment, is an aspect of the environment.
The level of difficulty includes the amount of assistance a person may currently receive (such as from a carer, relative etc.) to perform tasks in each life area, not just unmet needs.