CHART
Also written as: CHART — Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique
Abbreviation for Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique; a participation-level outcome measure for spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
Full Definition
CHART stands for Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique, a structured interview tool used to measure social participation and independence in people with spinal cord injury and related disabilities. Its six domains cover physical independence, mobility, occupation, social integration, economic self-sufficiency, and cognitive independence. Editors must take care not to confuse 'CHART' with a generic medical chart or patient record, as the context differs significantly. Additionally, CHART-SF refers to a validated short-form version. The abbreviation should always be expanded on first use in clinical or research documents.
Usage
Usage note: Always expand on first use. Do not confuse with 'chart' as informal shorthand for a patient's medical record.
In Context
- "CHART (Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique) was selected as the primary participation outcome for the study." — Research protocol
- "A CHART score of 87 in the mobility domain indicated near-typical community mobility for this participant." — Rehabilitation outcome report