Katz index

What are the six categories evaluated

1. Bathing 2. Dressing 3. Toileting 4. Transferring 5. Continence 6. Feeding

What does the katz index evaluate

Functional assessment of Normal ADLs

What is a high score indicate? Low score?

High score equals independence, Los score means patient is very dependent

What are weaknesses of cats ADL

It is limited in its ability to measure small increments of change seen in the rehabilitation of older adults

Why use the katz index

Klein of function place is the older adult on the spiral of iatrogenic says leading to further health problems.

Target population

Older adults in a variety settings, and baseline measurements, taken win well, are compared to periodic or subsequent measures

What are strengths of the katz ADL

Useful in creating a common language about patient function for all practitioners.