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.
