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Activities of Daily Living Assessment: Encompassing Qualitative and Quantitative Data

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Life care plans are designed to outline the evaluee’s rehabilitation and future medical needs. It is imperative to have an accurate understanding of the injury’s impact on a person’s ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Assessment of ADLs and IADLs should include standardized measures, combined with clinical observation. This information is then interpreted within the context of a person’s environment, personal traits, habits, routines, values, and motor and processing skills to provide a wholistic assessment.

Source: Journal of Life Care Planning

DOI: 10.70385/001c.151658

Authors: Sarah Malloy, Sara Brown

Institution: International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society

Language: English

Topic: Medical Practices and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4416840666