ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Course overview

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS) ARE ESSENTIAL AND ROUTINE TASKS THAT MOST YOUNG, HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS CAN PERFORM WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE INABILITY TO ACCOMPLISH ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING MAY LEAD TO UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND POOR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE HEALTHCARE TEAM SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSESSING ADL IN PATIENTS TO HELP ENSURE THAT PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE AND ARE IDENTIFIED. THIS ACTIVITY DETAILS THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ASSESSING ADLS TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE AND MANAGEMENT.