Functional History
Functional history includes activities of daily living (toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming, ambulation, bathing) and instrumental activities of daily living (Shopping, meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, driving, financial management, telephone use and medication management)
Consider - Level of independence (Independent, Supervision, Assistance), Energy required, Assistive devices and Supports (Paid, unpaid)
Additional Resources:
- Geri-EM e-learning website - Functional Assessment and Discharge Planning module
Videos:
- Dr. Camilla Wong - “Functional Decline”