ADL Continence
| Data Element (edit) | |
| Field Name: | ADL Continence |
| CCMDB Label: | Continence |
| CCMDB tab: | ADL |
| Table: | L_Log |
| Data type: | string |
| Length: | 15 |
| Program: | Med and CC |
| Created/Raw: | Raw |
| Start Date: | 1988-07-11 |
| End Date: | 2300-01-01 |
| Sort Index: | 53 |
| Data Dependencies(Reports/Indicators/Data Elements): | |
Control of urination and bowel movements; component of ADL
See also: ADL General Collection Information
| Description | Unassisted | Minor Assistance | Major Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control of urination and bowel movements | Controls urination and bowel movement completely by self, including patients with chronic renal failure; manages Foley at home on own (Foley is inserted solely to keep track of fluid output) | Has occasional "accidents" | Supervision helps keep urine or bowel control; catheter is used, or patient is incontinent; Foley is used because patient is unable to control bladder function (if it cannot be determined if the patient would be continent without a foley and the patient has a Foley, then score as major) |