Assessment tool measuring performance in activities of daily living in older adults
Giacomino, K.; Taeymans, J.; Hilfiker, R.; Sattelmayer, M.; Beckwée, D. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 03 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Current tools assessing the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults lack sensitivity to detect changes and are affected by ceiling and floor effects. Furthermore, recall issues hinder accurate reporting of prior ADL performance before hospitalization. Therefore, exploring new methods for assessing ADL performance is essential to objectify a change of state. The study aimed to achieve consensus on the relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of tasks and subtasks for evaluating ADL in older adults. The measurement tool should be applicable both as a self-report by…