ADL training

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 training is directed towards an individual’s goal to improve independence in daily living and consists of education, advice and training techniques in the context of functional tasks. These techniques are practised repetitively under the guidance or assistance of a health worker and, if feasible, self-directed by the patient following education and advice on the appropriate exercises.