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Who originally proposed the concept of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
Who originally proposed the concept of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?
- Researchers in the 1960s
- Sidney Katz and his team at the Benjamin Rose Hospital (correct)
- Health professionals
- Lawton and Brody
In addition to ADLs, what did Lawton and Brody develop to be more inclusive of activities supporting independent living?
In addition to ADLs, what did Lawton and Brody develop to be more inclusive of activities supporting independent living?
- Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) (correct)
- Mobility indexes
- National surveys on ADL status
- Basic definitions of ADLs
What is a common measure used by health professionals to assess a person's functional status?
What is a common measure used by health professionals to assess a person's functional status?
- Age and disabilities
- Ability or inability to perform ADLs (correct)
- Inclusion in national surveys on ADL status
- Ability to work independently
Who might require help from adults to perform ADLs?
Who might require help from adults to perform ADLs?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
Which of the following is NOT considered an Activity of Daily Living (ADL)?
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