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A system of concepts for the continuity of care
A system of concepts for the continuity of care
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  2. Time and periods

    Concepts related to time, events occuring and to periods of time where care activities occur, care is delayed, care providers are responsible for care and health conditions are present.

  3. care activity delay
  • Time and periods

    Concepts related to time, events occuring and to periods of time where care activities occur, care is delayed, care providers are responsible for care and health conditions are present.

    • care activity period
    • contact
    • contact period
    • initial contact
    • indirect care activity period
    • self-care period
    • care appointment
    • care activity delay
    • health condition delay
    • resource delay
    • subject of care preference delay
    • health state period
    • episode of care
    • health approach
    • episodes of care bundle

care activity delay

health related period during which a care activity is planned but not started

Table 1. Associations of care activity delay
Specialization of Generalization of
health related period health condition delay
resource delay
subject of care preference delay
Association from Association name Association to
1..* mandated period of care care activity delay 0..* care activity delay
care activity delayUML Representation
Figure 1. care activity delay (UML Representation)
The representation of a model conforms to the draft international standard ISO/DIS 13940:2025.