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TG: name of the target of an intervention (63 records)


Anatomy/physiology [C0237066] [T01]
Structure and function of the human body.


Behavior modification [C0004933] [T02]
Activities designed to promote a change of habits.


Bladder care [C0184657] [T03]
Activities directed toward maintenance of urinary bladder function including bladder retraining, catheter change, and catheter irrigation.


Bonding [C0028758] [T04]
Unique emotional, synchronized parent-child relationship.


Bowel care [C0150155] [T05]
Activities directed toward maintenance of bowel function including enema, bowel training, diet, and medication.


Bronchial hygiene [C0237067] [T06]
Activities directed toward maintenance of respiratory or pulmonary function including inhalation therapy, percussion, and cannula insertion.


Cardiac care [C0150158] [T07]
Activities directed toward maintenance of cardiac or circulatory function including diet, medication, vital signs, and relief of edema.


Caretaking/parenting skills [C0237068] [T08]
Abilities necessary to maintain a dependent child or adult including feeding, bathing, discipline, nurturing, and stimulation.


Cast care [C0184573] [T09]
Activities directed toward maintenance of an immobilized body part including relief of pain, pressure, or constriction of circulation.


Communication [C0009452] [T10]
The exchange of verbal or nonverbal information.


Coping skills [C0086059] [T11]
Ability to deal with or gain control of existing problems including family tasks, illness, and employment.


Day care/respite [C0237069] [T12]
Individual or institution providing child or adult supervision or care in the absence of the parent or caregiver.


Discipline [C0237070] [T13]
Activities designed to promote appropriate behavior, conduct, or action including time out, limits, and controls.


Dressing change/wound care [C0237071] [T14]
Observing, cleansing, irrigating, or covering a wound, lesion, or incision.


Durable medical equipment [C0013314] [T15]
Non-expendable articles primarily used for medical purposes in the presence of illness or injury including hospital beds, respirators, walkers, and apnea monitors.


Education [C0013621] [T16]
Programs for development of special and general abilities including Headstart, individualized study, GED, and vocational rehabilitation.


Employment [C0014003] [T17]
Occupation that provides income.


Environment [C0014406] [T18]
Aggregate of surrounding conditions or influences including housing, community, and family.


Exercises [C0452240] [T19]
Therapeutic physical exertion including active/passive range of motion, isometrics, and strengthening exercises.


Family planning [C0015588] [T20]
Practice of birth control measures within the context of family values, attitudes, and beliefs including oral contraceptive, diaphragm, condom, and natural family planning.


Feeding procedures [C0237072] [T21]
Method of giving food or fluid including breast, formula, intravenous, or tube.


Finances [C0149692] [T22]
Management of available economic resources in relation to family needs including credit counseling, Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and Medicaid.


Food [C0016452] [T23]
Nourishing substance that is eaten or otherwise taken into the body.


Gait training [C0085673] [T24]
Systematic activities designed to promote walking with or without assistive devices.


Growth/development [C0018271] [T25]
Progressive physical development and gradual maturation or progression as the individual moves through childhood to old age.


Homemaking [C0237074] [T26]
Management of the home including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.


Housing [C0020056] [T27]
Place or type of residence.


Interaction [C0237075] [T28]
Reciprocal actions or influences among people including mother-child, husband-wife, client-nurse, and parent-teacher.


Lab findings [C0237076] [T29]
Results of physiologic tests including urinalysis and blood work.


Legal system [C0018104] [T30]
Connected with law or its administration including legal aid, attorney, court, or Child Protective Service (CPT).


Medical/dental care [C0237078] [T31]
Diagnosis and treatment by an appropriate health care professional.


Medication action/side effects [C0392325] [T32]
Information regarding the purposes and positive or negative consequences of therapeutic drugs.


Medication administration [C0150270] [T33]
Applying, dispensing, or giving drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care professional with prescriptive authority.


Medication set-up [C0237080] [T34]
Organizing or arranging medicines for self-administration including a Mediset.


Mobility/transfers [C0237081] [T35]
Movement of body or body parts including activities of walking, swimming, and moving from one position or location to another.


Nursing care, supplementary [C0237082] [T36]
Therapeutic activities in addition to intermittent service including private duty nursing and home health aide.


Nutrition [C0392209] [T37]
Nourishment of the body with balanced food in a manner that energy, maintenance, and growth processes occur.


Nutritionist [C0237083] [T38]
A person who utilizes the science of nutrition to help individuals improve their health.


Ostomy care [C0150292] [T39]
Management of elimination through artificial openings including colostomy and ileostomy.


Other [C0237094] [T63]
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Other community resource [C0237084] [T40]
An agency or group that offers goods or services not specifically identified in other targets such as day care and/or respite and education.


Personal care [C0036592] [T41]
Management of hygiene including bathing, shampooing, shaving, nail trimming, and dressing.


Positioning [C0150305] [T42]
Placing the body into a particular position and/or alignment for a specified activity or response.


Rehabilitation [C0034991] [T43]
Process of restoring the ability to live and work as normally as possible after a disabling injury or illness including physical, speech, and occupational therapy.


Relaxation/breathing techniques [C0237085] [T44]
Activities that relieve muscle tension, induce a quieting body response, and rebuild energy resources including deep breathing exercises, imagery, and meditation.


Rest/sleep [C0237086] [T45]
Period of inactivity, repose, or mental calm with or without suspension of sensory activity.


Safety [C0036043] [T46]
A state of freedom from the risk or occurrence of injury or loss.


Screening [C0220908] [T47]
Individual or group testing procedures including vision, hearing, height-weight, developmental, scoliosis, and blood pressure.


Sickness/injury care [C0237087] [T48]
Appropriate responses to illness or accidents including first aid, taking temperature, and seeking medical care.


Signs/symptoms - mental/emotional [C0237088] [T49]
Objective or subjective evidence of a mental and/or emotional health problem including depression, confusion, agitation, and suicidal threats.


Signs/symptoms - physical [C0237089] [T50]
Objective or subjective evidence of a physical health problem including elevated temperature, failure to thrive, and statement of pain.


Skin care [C0150773] [T51]
Activities directed toward maintaining integrity of integument including decubitus care and massage.


Social work/counseling [C0237090] [T52]
Plan designed by a social worker or counselor to promote the welfare of individuals and/or families.


Specimen collection [C0200345] [T53]
Obtaining samples of body fluids, secretions, or excreta including blood, urine, feces, sputum, or drainage.


Spiritual care [C0237091] [T54]
Activities directed toward management of religious concerns.


Stimulation/nurturance [C0237092] [T55]
Activities that promote health physical and emotional development.


Stress management [C0150788] [T56]
Physical and emotional activities that immunize the body from known stressors.


Substance use [C0237123] [T57]
Consumption of medicine, drugs, or other materials including prescription, over-the-counter, or street drugs; alcohol; and tobacco.


Supplies [C0038848] [T58]
Articles necessary to the management of personal care or the treatment plan including dressing, syringes, lotions, or baby bottles.


Support group [C0036606] [T59]
Regular planned gatherings designed to accomplish some compatible goal including Alcoholics Anonymous, I Can Cope, or Pilot Parents.


Support system [C0237093] [T60]
The circle of friends, family, and associates that provide love, care, and need gratification including church, school, and workplace.


Transportation [C0040756] [T61]
Method of travel including car, bus, and taxi.


Wellness [C0018684] [T62]
Practices that promote health, including immunization, exercise, nutrition, and birth control.




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