Stage
A single stage within a progression, capturing the state at a specific point in the timeline. Each stage describes what exists at that point, observable signs, and appropriate actions.
Properties
| Property | Expected Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| stageName | Text | Name of this stage |
| timepoint | Duration or QuantitativeValue | When this stage typically occurs |
| state | Text | Condition at this stage |
| indicators | Text | Observable signs that identify this stage |
| recommendedActions | Text or Thing | Appropriate interventions at this stage |
| urgency | Text | How critical action is at this stage |
Example
JSON-LD
{
"@context": "https://causalschema.org/context.jsonld",
"@type": "Stage",
"stageName": "Established damp",
"timepoint": "Years 1-5",
"state": "Sustained moisture; significant salt accumulation in plaster",
"indicators": [
"Tide marks visible on walls",
"Paint peeling at low level",
"White salt deposits (efflorescence)"
],
"recommendedActions": "DPC injection followed by replastering after drying",
"urgency": "Moderate - intervention at this stage prevents escalation"
}Usage Notes
Stage is always used within a Progression as part of the stages property. Stages should be ordered chronologically.