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    The document defines 8 levels of dependence for patients performing tasks, ranging from independent where no assistance is needed, to dependent where the clinician must provide all the effort. The levels include independent, modified independent, assisted, standby, contact guard, minimal assist, moderate assist, and maximal assist. Dependent is defined as when the clinician must do the entire task for the patient.

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    The document defines 8 levels of dependence for patients performing tasks, ranging from independent where no assistance is needed, to dependent where the clinician must provide all the effort. The levels include independent, modified independent, assisted, standby, contact guard, minimal assist, moderate assist, and maximal assist. Dependent is defined as when the clinician must do the entire task for the patient.

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    The document defines 8 levels of dependence for patients performing tasks, ranging from independent where no assistance is needed, to dependent where the clinician must provide all the effort. The levels include independent, modified independent, assisted, standby, contact guard, minimal assist, moderate assist, and maximal assist. Dependent is defined as when the clinician must do the entire task for the patient.

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    Level of

    Definition
    Dependence
    Independent The patient does not require any assistance to complete the
    task safely and in an acceptable time frame.
    Modified The patient uses adaptive or assistive equipment (furniture,
    independent bed rail, grab bars, transfer board)
    assisted
    Assisted The patient requires assistance (oral or tactile cues) from
    another person to perform the activity safely and in an
    acceptable time frame
    Standby The patient requires oral or tactile cues from another
    (supervision) person position close to, but not touching, the person to
    perform the activity safely and in an acceptable time frame.

    Contact guard The patient requires the clinician to maintain contact with
    the patient or safety belt to complete the task. Contact
    guard is usually needed to assist if there is a loss of balance.

    Minimal assist The patient requires 25% assist from the clinician to
    complete the task.

    Moderate The patient requires 50% assist from the clinician to


    assist complete the task.

    Maximal assist The patient requires 75% assist from the therapist to
    complete the task.

    Dependent The patient is unable to participate, and the clinician must


    provide all of the effort to perform the task.

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