Katz ADL
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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!
