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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
BWL_ACDNT_ADMSN_CD
A score indicating the frequency of bowel accidents at admission. Bowel accidents refers to the act of soiling linen or clothing with stool, and includes bedpan spills.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 01 | Five or more accidents in the past 7 days |
| 02 | Four accidents in the past 7 days |
| 03 | Three accidents in the past 7 days |
| 04 | Two accidents in the past 7 days |
| 05 | One accident in the past 7 days |
| 06 | No accidents, uses device such as catheter |
| 07 | No accidents |