Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living.

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M Shelkey

M Wallace

چکیده

Why? Normal aging changes and health problems frequently show themselves as declines in the functional status of older adults. Decline may place the older adult on a spiral of iatrogenesis leading to further health problems. One of the best ways to evaluate the health status of older adults is through functional assessment, which provides objective data that may indicate future decline or improvement in health status, allowing the nurse to intervene appropriately.

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