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🧓 Katz Index of Independence in ADL

UseWhen to use: geriatric / rehab / discharge planning for basic self-care capacity.

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Strata6 fully independent basic ADLs; lower scores mark rising care needs.

LimitsWhen not to use: as the only community-function measure (add IADL). · Pitfall: scoring 'independent' when cueing/setup is required. · Reassess after acute illness.

SourceKatz S et al. Index of ADL

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Scene next step
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Related scores
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Clinical takeaway

6 ADLs.

When to use

When to use: geriatric / rehab / discharge planning for basic self-care capacity.

How it works

One point each for independent bathing, dressing, toileting, transfer, continence, feeding.

Key points

  • 6 ADLs.
  • 0–6 independence.
  • Next: Lawton IADL / care plan.

References

  • Katz S et al. Index of ADL

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Bathing — independentDependent (0)
Dressing — independentDependent (0)
Toileting — independentDependent (0)
Transferring — independentDependent (0)
Continence — independentDependent (0)
Feeding — independentDependent (0)

→Katz ADL0/6

  • Cue：0–2 severe impairment — high care needs
Bathing — independentIndependent (+1)
Dressing — independentIndependent (+1)
Toileting — independentIndependent (+1)
Transferring — independentIndependent (+1)
Continence — independentIndependent (+1)
Feeding — independentIndependent (+1)

→Katz ADL6/6

  • Cue：5–6 high independence
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Katz Index of Independence in ADL upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Katz Index of Independence in ADL calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Bathing — independent Dependent (0), Dressing — independent Dependent (0), Toileting — independent Dependent (0), Transferring — independent Dependent (0), Continence — independent Dependent (0), Feeding — independent Dependent (0) → Result: Katz ADL 0 /6（Cue: 0–2 severe impairment — high care needs） Inputs: Bathing — independent Independent (+1), Dressing — independent Independent (+1), Toileting — independent Independent (+1), Transferring — independent Independent (+1), Continence — independent Independent (+1), Feeding — independent Independent (+1) → Result: Katz ADL 6 /6（Cue: 5–6 high independence）
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