Activities of Daily Life Assessments

An activities of daily living (ADL) assessment analyses a person’s functional performance in the areas of personal self-care and general activities in and around the home.

An occupational therapist determines the level and type of assistance the person requires in order to function at home as independently as possible. The assessment also provides recommendations relating to equipment and adaptations to the environment.

ADL Assessment consists of some/all of the following;

• A home based assessment with the client to assess their environment and any key areas of difficulty or dependence considering their injury.
• Provision of recommendations for improved techniques, equipment or modifications to enable safe and independent performance of activities of living.
• Determination on appropriate service provision based on prognosis of the injury and a worker’s functional capacity.

Outcome

1. ADL assessments provide treatment alternatives to overcoming injury/disability barriers at home.
2. ADL assessments can lead to an increase in function and independence
3. It can initiate progress towards return to work through addressing and resolving delays and barriers to recovery.

Find Out More

To find out more about our ADL assessments or other areas of our rehabilitation provision, please contact our team on (020) 3355 4259, make an enquiry here or, to make a referral or request a quote, use our online referral form here.