In CGM LIFE the data type Steps describes the physical activity and movement of people. Its pupose is to find a qualifying statement to the fitness of a person.
Description
Steps is a specific object to store steps e.g. measured by pedometer.
Use
– Documentation of steps – Actual or past measurements – Aerob or normal steps – In a specific time period – In ambulant settingsNot use
– Not for estimation – Not for balance of stepsData Model
Steps is a measurement object without any specific attributes. See Measurement for more information.
Rules
Time unit for duration should be minute.
If timespan given, end date must be larger then start date.
Parameter Codes
Following LOINC codes can be used to specify the parameter code:
| loinc_num | component | system | property | time_aspct | scale_typ | method_typ |
| 41950-7 | Number of steps | ^Patient | NRat | 24H | Qn | Measured |
| 41951-5 | Number of steps | ^Patient | NRat | 24H^mean | Qn | Measured |
| 41952-3 | Number of steps | ^Patient | NRat | 1W | Qn | Measured |
| 55423-8 | Number of steps | ^Patient | NRat | XXX | Qn | Pedometer |
For measurements by pedometer use LOINC 55423-8.
For aerob steps no LOINC code is available, use the CGM LOINC add-on:
| Code | Code Text |
| XCG80081-3 | Number of aerob Steps from patient measured by pedometer |
Enums
See Measurement Enums for more information.
Catalogs
See Measurement Catalogs for more information.
Update Rhythm
Steps can be recored as often as it is performed. Use specific LOINC codes to specify.
Schema
See Measurement Schema for further information.
Compatible Standards
No EHR or Tenscan standards.