ADL assessment
Also written as: ADL — Activities of Daily Living
Evaluation of a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living, important for functional outcome measurement in orthopedic oncology.
Full Definition
ADL assessment refers to the systematic evaluation of a patient's ability to perform basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and walking. In orthopedic oncology, ADL assessment is crucial for determining baseline function, planning treatment approaches, and measuring outcomes following tumor resection and reconstruction. These assessments help guide decisions about limb salvage versus amputation, rehabilitation needs, and return to work or school. Standardized ADL assessment tools provide objective measures that can be tracked over time and compared across different treatment modalities.
Usage
Usage note: Spell out on first use, then use ADL abbreviation.
In Context
- "Preoperative ADL assessment revealed significant functional limitations due to tumor-related pain." — Rehabilitation consultation
- "Six-month follow-up showed marked improvement in ADL scores following limb reconstruction." — Outcome study report