Version 2.77

Term Description

Identifies the patient's ability to communicate verbally (by mouth) in the patient's primary language. The item does not address communicating in sign language, in writing, or by any nonverbal means. Augmented speech (e.g., a trained esophageal speaker, use of an electrolarynx) is considered verbal expression of language.
Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Fully-Specified Name

Component
Sensory status - speech and oral expression of language
Property
Find
Time
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale
Ord
Method
OASIS

Normative Answer List: LL267-6

Answer Code Score Answer ID
Expresses complex ideas, feelings, and needs clearly, completely, and easily in all situations with no observable impairment. 0 LA6197-3
Min diff in xpressing ideas/needs (may take xtra time, occasional errors in word choice/grammar/speech intelligibility, needs min prompting or assist). 1 LA6262-5
Xpresses simple ideas/needs w/moderate diff (needs prompting or assist, errors in word choice, org. or speech intell). Speaks in phrases/short sentcs. 2 LA6455-5
Has severe difficulty expressing basic ideas or needs and requires max assistance or guessing by listener. Speech limited to single words or short phrases. 3 LA6210-4
UNABLE to xpress basic needs even w/maximal prompting or assist but is not comatose/unresponsive (e.g., speech is nonsensical/unintelligible). 4 LA6429-0
Patient nonresponsive or unable to speak. 5 LA6336-7

Basic Attributes

Class
SURVEY.OASIS
Type
Surveys
First Released
Version 2.19
Last Updated
Version 2.54

Member of these Panels

LOINC Long Common Name
46462-8 Deprecated Outcome and assessment information set (OASIS) form - version B1

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