(H1A) Bowel Continence

SAS Name
H1A_BOWEL_CONTRL

Continence in last 14 days:  continence self control - bowel continence.

Code Code value
0 Contenent - Complete control (includes use of indwelling urinary catheter or ostomy device that does not leak urine or stool
1 Usually Continent - Bladder, incontinent episodes once a week or less; Bowel, less than weekly
2 Occasionally Incontinent - Bladder, 2 or more times a week by not daily; Bowel, once a week
3 Frequently Incontinent - Bladder, tended to be incontinent daily, but some control present (e.g., on day shift); Bowel, 2-3 times a week
4 Incontinent - Had inadequate control - Bladder, multiple daily episodes; Bowel, all (or almost)
- Unknown