care activity

activity intended to improve or maintain a health state

EXAMPLE 1 A blood pressure measurement completed by a qualified nurse including the care activity elements of taking, documenting and evaluation

Note 1 to entry: Each specialization of this concept represents care activities performed by a specialization of care actor

Note 2 to entry: Different types of care activity elements (e.g. care investigation or care treatment may be performed during a care activity

Note 3 to entry: See the concepts care provider activity self-care activity 0and automated care when it comes to the recording of information that are the result of care activities (e.g. ratified observations).

Note 4 to entry: A care activity maintaining health state includes activities confirming a health state e.g. a medical statement to an insurance company or the driving licence authority