SELF CARE DEFICIT (49)    NUPA ASSESSMENT PROBLEMS (1927.2)

Name Value
PROBLEM SELF CARE DEFICIT
PLAN
  • Assess causative factors including sensory or cognitive deficits, and/or physical limitations.
  • Assess present level of participation and determine patient's goals for areas of increased participation.
  • Promote self-esteem and self-determination by eliciting preferences and providing the patient with choices.
  • Allow ample time to complete activities without help. Promote independence, but assist, as needed.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for PT/OT and home health services, as needed.
  • Provide education to patient/family regarding techniques to maintain and/or increase participation in self-care and independence, maintaining a safe environment, and use of adaptive devices.
  • Other
DESIRED OUTCOME
A person demonstrates an impaired motor or cognitive function that causes 
a decreased ability to perform ADLs including hygiene, dressing, or 
toileting, or the instrumental ADLs necessary to manage a household.  
ACTIVE YES