Functional Status

Overview

Ability regarding basic physical and cognitive activities such as walking or reaching, focusing attention, and communicating, as well as the routine activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, transferring, and toileting; and life situations such as school or play for children and, for adults, work outside the home or maintaining a household. (from https://www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/010617rp.pdf)

This information is general and should not be treated as medical advice. Always speak directly with a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about treatment, diagnosis, procedures, medicines or care.

Quick facts about Functional Status

Topic type

Healthcare Service

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

N02.421.784.110.500|N06.850.505.400.425.175

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