The performance test of activities of daily living

A structured-performance test requiring patients to demonstrate selected activities of daily living was designed to objectively measure the self-care capacity of geriatric psychiatric patients. The background, rational, usefulness, and specific administration and scoring procedures are presented. Th...

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Published in:International journal of aging & human development 1976, Vol.7 (4), p.343-352
Main Authors: Kruiansky, J, Gurland, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Aged
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
London
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
New York City
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Summary:A structured-performance test requiring patients to demonstrate selected activities of daily living was designed to objectively measure the self-care capacity of geriatric psychiatric patients. The background, rational, usefulness, and specific administration and scoring procedures are presented. The test is simple to administer and promises to be a useful diagnostic and prognostic tool.
ISSN:0091-4150
1541-3535
DOI:10.2190/x45l-tww7-wxxy-ka6k