Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Administration Before Hospitalization
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ADL Administration Upon Hospital Admission
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Results: Representative Favorable and Unfavorable ADL Dependence Trajectories
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Conclusion
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Our protocol make it possible to assess the evolution of functional independence of elderly patients during hospitalization for an acute medical episode. The ADL score is reproducible, easy to use, and can be used to join as a loss of functional i
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During acute medical problems, older people may lose independence in activities of daily living (ADL). Assessment of baseline ADL and ADL on admission can guide personalized treatment plans aimed at preventing nosocomial dependence and ensuring better functional outcomes.