ADL/IADL Items are used to assess what aspects of a patient?

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ADL/IADL Items are used to assess what aspects of a patient?

ADL and IADL items measure a patient’s functional ability to perform daily self-care tasks and more complex activities necessary for living at home. They gauge independence and the level of assistance a person needs, as well as safety risk. Examples of ADLs include bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, continence, and feeding. IADLs cover tasks like meal preparation, managing medications, finances, transportation, housekeeping, and communication. This information helps care teams plan needed services, determine discharge needs, and identify safety or caregiver support requirements. They do not directly assess cognitive function, nutrition status, or wound healing, which are evaluated by other items or domains.

ADL and IADL items measure a patient’s functional ability to perform daily self-care tasks and more complex activities necessary for living at home. They gauge independence and the level of assistance a person needs, as well as safety risk. Examples of ADLs include bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting, continence, and feeding. IADLs cover tasks like meal preparation, managing medications, finances, transportation, housekeeping, and communication. This information helps care teams plan needed services, determine discharge needs, and identify safety or caregiver support requirements. They do not directly assess cognitive function, nutrition status, or wound healing, which are evaluated by other items or domains.

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