Assessment of activities of daily living ADL

Activities of daily living (ADL) are tasks regularly performed as part of self-care activities (e.g. washing, caring for body parts, toileting, dressing, eating and drinking and looking after one’s health), or instrumental activities (e.g. household tasks, acquisition of goods and services, and managing communication, relationships and finances). The assessment of ADL (including initial screening to determine the need for comprehensive assessment) uses interviewing, observation and standardized selfreported questionnaires to determine the presence and/or severity of the limitations in ADL, ascertain their impact on functioning, and inform care planning, including the need for referral or follow-up.