Functional Conditions Factors

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Functional Conditions are elements of the clinical factors in patient recovery.

Basic Physical

The ten variables addressed in the Barthel scale are:

  • presence or absence of fecal incontinence
  • presence or absence of urinary incontinence
  • help needed with grooming
  • help needed with toilet use
  • help needed with feeding
  • help needed with transfers (e.g. from chair to bed)
  • help needed with walking
  • help needed with dressing
  • help needed with climbing stairs
  • help needed with bathing

Basic Life Activities

  • Clean home or setting
  • Drive
  • Laundry
  • Prepare food and/or cook
  • Shopping (Food, Medicines, necessities, etc.)
  • Use Public Transportation,

Logistic Capabilities

  • Walk - able to walk, ride in car, ride bus or taxi
  • Assisted Walking - walker, cane
  • Wheelchair - Travel via Wheelchair
  • Equipment Requirements - Oxygen, heart device, etc.

Work

Physically able to go back to work or enough functional ability to find a new job

Passion

Physically able to go back to work or enough functional ability to find a new job

  • Volunteer, watch grand kids soccer games, etc.
  • Golf, weekly lunches with friends, etc.

Mental

Not prevented from working, pursuing passion and functional activities because of mental health challenges

  • Fear, confidence in certain situations, etc.

Functional History