Term: Client Assessment Data

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

For Home Care clients, assessment data includes: socio-demographics, medication use, level of (in)dependence, cognitive functioning, disease/health conditions, psychosocial measures and social support and living arrangements.

Related terms 

• Home Care Program

References 

• Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)