No care level
0 Pkt
None12345
This module assesses whether the person can practically perform the respective activity. The cause of the impairment (physical or cognitive) is irrelevant.
| Criterion | Independent 0 pts | Predominantly independent 1 pts | Predominantly dependent 2 pts | Dependent 3 pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Washing the front of the upper body 4.4.1 · Washing and drying the hands, face, arms, armpits and the front of the neck and chest. | ||||
Personal care of the head 4.4.2 · Combing, dental care, denture cleaning, shaving. | ||||
Washing the intimate area 4.4.3 · Washing and drying the intimate area. | ||||
Showering and bathing including hair washing 4.4.4 · Shower and bath including hair washing, drying and blow-drying. Safety aspects are to be taken into account. | ||||
Dressing and undressing the upper body 4.4.5 · Putting on and taking off items of clothing laid out, e.g. vest, T-shirt, shirt, blouse, jumper, jacket, bra, pyjama top or nightgown. | ||||
Dressing and undressing the lower body 4.4.6 · Putting on and taking off items of clothing laid out, e.g. underwear, trousers, skirt, stockings and shoes. | ||||
Preparing food into bite-sized pieces and pouring drinks 4.4.7 · Cutting food into bite-sized pieces (e.g. cutting meat, mashing potatoes) and pouring drinks. | ||||
Eating (3× points) 4.4.8 · Eating food that has been prepared in bite-sized pieces. This includes picking up food, bringing it to the mouth, biting off pieces where applicable, chewing and swallowing. It also takes into account the extent to which the need for adequate nutrition is recognised and the recommended or habitual amount is actually eaten. | ||||
Drinking (2× points) 4.4.9 · Taking available drinks, if necessary using objects such as a straw or special cup with drinking attachment. It also takes into account the extent to which the need for fluid intake is recognised and the recommended or habitual amount is actually drunk. | ||||
Using a toilet or commode (2× points) 4.4.10 · Going to the toilet, sitting down and standing up, sitting during bladder or bowel emptying, intimate hygiene and adjusting clothing. The assessment is also to be made when aids are used instead of the toilet, e.g. incontinence products, catheter, urostomy, ileo- or colostomy. |