Katz ADL

Katz Index: Scoring

0 point if you help AT ALL with the ADL. 6 points is totally dependent. One point per ADL

What are the 6 ADL domains of the Katz Index?

Bathing Dressing Transferring Toileting Eating Continence

Katz Index: Who administers?

Healthcare professionals Nurses

Katz Index: How is it administered?

Observation and interview

Katz Index: Purpose

To assess individual's functioning in 6 domains

Katz Index: Setting

Used everywhere! In homes and in hospital. Most used assessment tool!