Specific elements to consider in activities of daily living training
Feeding:
Utensil, cup, plate management, and napkin use
Tidiness/organization
Awareness of swallowing, chewing, or pocketing problems
Ability to handle different food consistencies, e.g., finger foods versus
soups
Mouth care after eating
Bathing:
Assembling of items and appropriate equipment
Management of caps, lids, sprays, etc.
Facial cleansers and cosmetic application
Shaving foam or soap application versus electric razor
Shaving face, underarms, and/or legs
Hair care
Deodorant application
Tooth/denture care
Nail care
Replacement of care items
Location of bath facilities in hospital and home
Transfer ability to bathtub or shower
Dressing:
Selection of clothing
Assembling of clothing
Application of underwear
Management of fasteners
Application of trousers/slacks, belt, or suspenders
Management of pullover tops
Application of shirt, jacket, dress (front opening), or tie
Management of buttons
Application of socks or stockings
Application of shoes and tying laces
Location of dressing activities: bed, sitting or standing
Ability to care for and apply glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aid
Toileting and elimination management:
Transfer ability
Clothing management
Cognitive function
Bowel and bladder control
External devices: assembly, application, removal, and care of equipment
Suppository insertion (include preparation of suppository and cleaning
of insertion device if used)
Post-toileting hygiene
Timing of bowel program (morning or evening)
Employment/school/home/environment considerations
Colostomy or ileal conduit care
Performance of bladder management programs
Accident management
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Excerpted from Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia
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