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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
BWL_ASTNC_DSCHRG_CD
A score indicating the level of assistance needed for the patient's bowel management at discharge. Bowel management - level of assistance includes the safe use of equipment or agents for bowel management.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 01 | Helper - Complete Dependence/Total Assistance (Subject less than 25%) |
| 02 | Helper - Complete Dependence/Maximal Assistance (Subject 25% or more) |
| 03 | Helper - Modified Dependence/Moderate Assistance (Subject 50% or more) |
| 04 | Helper - Modified Dependence/Minimal Assistance (Subject 75% or more) |
| 05 | Helper - Modified Dependence/Supervision (Subject 100%) |
| 06 | No Helper/Modified Independence (Device) |
| 07 | No Helper/Complete Independence (Timely, Safely) |