ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)
BATTED
B-Bathing
A-Ambulation
T-Toileting
T-Transfers
E-Eating
D-Dressing
When assessing a patient’s ability to care for him or herself at home we must assess their ability to complete activities of daily living. A patient’s ability to bath, walk, and toilet on their own will help us determine the level of care they will need when they leave the hospital.
Lessons Related To ADLs (Activity of Daily Living)