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Table 2 Activity Limitations among Children with Chronic Illnesses Living in Low-Income Households (n = 2,755)

From: Summarizing activity limitations in children with chronic illnesses living in the community: a measurement study of scales using supplemented interRAI items

Activity

% Whose Performance Was Affected by Their Condition(s)

% Who Needed Hands-on Assistance

Bed mobility

30.1

27.8

Positioning

32.9

30.3

Locomotion inside

38.4

33.6

Transfer

40.8

38.2

Locomotion outside

46.6

40.7

Eating

59.2

42.4

Toilet use

83.0

72.2

Personal hygiene

91.9

79.0

Dressing

92.1

79.6

Bathing

94.6

82.8