LOINC Code 62843-8: Deprecated PhenX measure - physical activity - self efficacy

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component PhenX measure - physical activity - self efficacy. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: DEPRECATED
• Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Deprecated PhenX measure - physical activity - self efficacy
• PhenX measure - physical activity - self efficacy
• This is a measure of a person's confidence in his or her ability to exercise on a regular basis. Self-efficacy is a behavioral factor that can predict whether a person will engage in exercise and can also predict various health outcomes (e.g., quality of life). Exercise self-efficacy has been found to be a significant mediator in the maintenance of exercise behavior.
• Activ; Actvty; Measure - phys act self efficacy; Movements; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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