Katz ADL
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Objective[edit | edit source]
Purpose. Measure independence in activities of daily living (ADL).
Age-related changes and health problems frequently show themselves as declines in the functional status of older adults. This decline often places the older adult on a downwards health spiral. An effective way to evaluate the health status of older adults is through their functional ability. An objective assessment which provides objective data helps indicate decline or improvement in health status, allowing the physiotherapist to plan and intervene appropriately[1]
Intended Population[edit | edit source]
Older adults and individuals with chronic diseases.
Method of Use[edit | edit source]
The Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (Katz ADL), is an appropriate tool to assess functional status when measuring the client’s ability to perform activities of daily living independently.
Physiotherapists use the tool when assessing function and detect problems in performing ADL and formulate a plan care. The Index ranks adequacy of performance in six functions of bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and feeding.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Donna McCabe, DNP, APRN-BC, GNP. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Best Practices in Nursing Care to Older Adults. Issue Number 2, Revised 2019. Available from: https://consultgeri.org/try-this/general-assessment/issue-2.pdf (last accessed 5.5.2019)
