Activities of daily living
Topic: Medical-surgical
The tasks a person does to live independently. Basic activities of daily living (ADLs) are self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence and feeding (Katz index). Instrumental activities (IADLs) are more complex tasks such as shopping, cooking, housework, using the telephone, transport, and managing medicines and money (Lawton scale). Report a sudden loss of function as a possible sign of acute illness.
- Also known as:
- ADL, Instrumental activities of daily living, IADL, Katz index, Lawton scale
- In Turkish:
- Günlük yaşam aktiviteleri
What does Activities of daily living mean?
Activities of daily living is part of the Medical-surgical topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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