C58847

Submitted by dcc on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 23:16
CDE Name: 
Weight loss counsel indicator
Definition: 

Indicates if weight loss counseling was provided at discharge. The intervention can be education, an individualized plan, or referral to a dietitian or structured program

Data Type: 
Alphanumeric
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Collection Instructions: 

Patients who are overweight or obese (BMI 25 or greater) are candidates for intervention in weight management or increased physical activity. Patients who exercise less than three (3) days a week for 30 minutes should receive a written activity recommendation or referral to stroke rehabilitation involving increased activity.

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Reference: 

American Heart/American Stroke Association. (2018). Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Stroke Patient Management Tool Coding Instructions (© 2018, American Heart/American Stroke Association). Available at: https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/professional/quality-improvement/get... Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry

Version Number: 
1.00
Version Date: 
2020-05-18 08:00:05.0
Suggested Name: 
WeightLossCounselInd
Alias for Name: 
Previous Title: 
Data Element Type: 
Common Data Element
Short Description: 

Indicates if weight loss counseling was provided at discharge. The intervention can be education, an individualized plan, or referral to a dietitian or structured progra

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Input Restrictions: 

Single Pre-Defined Value Selected

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Max Value: 
Measurement Type: 
External Id Loinc: 
External Id Snomed: 
External Id caDSR: 
External Id CDISC: 
Set Id: 
4174