Physical Functioning
Dimension 3 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Physical Functioning measures the degree of bodily capability for mobility, self-care, and everyday task performance. It encompasses walking, climbing, lifting, transferring, and handling routine activities with or without difficulty or assistance.
evidence final name · Walk Can
Minimal Physical Functioning
Expressions activating this band show little to no clear evidence of physical capability being evaluated, or only fragmentary references to bodily symptoms, reactions, or isolated actions without a stable focus on functional performance.
Moderate Physical Functioning
Expressions activating this band describe functional ability in basic daily activities with noticeable difficulty, limitation, or need for help. Capability is framed through washing, dressing, lifting, walking short distances, transportation use, or transfers.
High Physical Functioning
Expressions activating this band describe broad preserved bodily capability for mobility and everyday physical tasks, including walking, climbing stairs, standing, lifting, and using the hands with little or no limitation. Functioning is expressed as being able to move about and carry out routine activities independently.
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Low Walk Can: Content characterized by requested, individual, transaction, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect walk can at this level.
Moderate Walk Can: Content characterized by can, walk, unable, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect walk can at this level.
High Walk Can: Content characterized by walk, able, can, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect walk can at this level.