5.1. Model case
The following model case, in which all of the two critical attributes are present, demonstrates what is the concept, functional status.
A 65 year old woman was sitting on the sofa and chatting on the phone. Although she felt tired after her morning walk, she knew after resting she could continue
her daily chores as usual. Like other people her age, her knees sometimes trouble her. However, by taking prescribed pain medication, she did not feel her arthritis
interfered with her life. She can still easily go in and out of her house and no extra help is needed for her personal care and household chores. She enjoys family activities and actively participates in the community.
Actually she was talking with her friend from the local church over the phone in planning the Sunday fund raising. In this model case, the woman was able to perform
various activities of daily living on the level that corresponds to her age and living conditions, even though diagnosed with arthritis. Through these activities or actions, her physical, psychological, social, role, and spiritual needs were fulfilled.