What does KATZ stand for?
KATZ Index of Independence
The Katz provides a relatively quick and easy assessment for?
ADL
The KATZ indicates level of __________ or _____________ and type of ________________ required.
independence or dependence and type of assistance required
The performance is assessed in 6 functions, list them
Bathing, dressing, using the toilet, continence, transferring, and eating
The KATZ examiner rates the individual after performance as _____________, _______________, or ________________.
Independent, assisted, or dependent
What is a high score indicate? What does a low score indicate?
High score: independence
Low score: patient is very dependent