Personal Hygiene Ability

Minimal Personal Hygiene Ability

Expressions activating this band describe little to no clear personal hygiene content, or only very indirect, background, or unrelated daily functioning content. When hygiene is present, it appears only in a minimal or incidental way rather than as a defined self-care action.

Low Personal Hygiene Ability

Expressions activating this band describe basic self-care routines such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, or hair care in broad or assisted terms. Hygiene-related activity is present, but it is framed at a general level of personal care rather than as specific washing actions.

Moderate Personal Hygiene Ability

Expressions activating this band describe concrete hygiene tasks tied to bodily cleaning and appearance maintenance, such as shaving, applying makeup, wiping after toileting, washing, dressing, or eating as part of self-care. The emphasis is on performing specific personal care actions needed for daily cleanliness and presentation.

High Personal Hygiene Ability

Expressions activating this band describe direct bathing and washing routines, including taking a bath or shower, washing hair, brushing teeth, drying the body, and managing bathing without help. The hygiene content is explicit, practical, and centered on carrying out whole-body cleaning tasks.

Full Personal Hygiene Ability

Expressions activating this band describe detailed, independent execution of bathing and hair-washing routines, especially showering, shampooing, washing hard-to-reach areas, rinsing, and drying. The focus is on complete personal cleansing actions performed as a coherent hygiene routine.

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