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Which scale is the most commonly used to evaluate iADLs?
Which scale is the most commonly used to evaluate iADLs?
- Health and Retirement Study Care Questionnaire
- Lawton and Brody iADL Scale (correct)
- Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
- Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire
Which gender was originally not assessed for food preparation, housekeeping, or laundry on the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale?
Which gender was originally not assessed for food preparation, housekeeping, or laundry on the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale?
- Only men
- Only women (correct)
- Both genders were assessed for all domains
- None of the above
Why is the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale not as useful for looking at improvement or deterioration over time?
Why is the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale not as useful for looking at improvement or deterioration over time?
- It is only useful for showing how a person is functioning in the moment (correct)
- It is biased towards traditional gender roles
- It is not comprehensive enough
- It has too many domains to keep track of
What is the Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire used for?
What is the Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire used for?
Why might someone score low on food preparation, housekeeping, or laundry domains on the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale?
Why might someone score low on food preparation, housekeeping, or laundry domains on the Lawton and Brody iADL Scale?
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