Neurology Geriatrics General Medicine Strong — Katz 1963 / widely validated
Katz Index of Independence in ADL
Assesses independence in 6 basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Standard tool for functional assessment in elderly and post-acute care.
References
- Katz S et al. Studies of illness in the aged. The index of ADL: A standardized measure of biological and psychosocial function. JAMA. 1963.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Phenytoin / Fosphenytoin · Antiepileptic — Status Epilepticus (Second-Line)
- Levetiracetam (IV) · Antiepileptic — Status Epilepticus (Second-Line)
- Exenatide · GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
- Bisoprolol (Heart Failure in Elderly) · Selective beta-1 blocker
- Sodium Valproate (Epilepsy in Elderly) · Antiepileptic
- Sertraline (Elderly) · SSRI Antidepressant
Pathways
- Acute Stroke / TIA Assessment · NICE NG128; RCP Stroke Guidelines 2023
- Status Epilepticus (Adults) · NICE CG137; ESEM guidelines; RCP Neurology Guidelines
- Suspected Subarachnoid Haemorrhage · NICE NG228; RCEM 2023; AHA/ASA 2023
- Adult Head Injury · NICE NG232 (2023)
- Bell's Palsy / Facial Nerve Palsy · ENT UK 2017; AAN
- Vertigo Workup · ENT UK; NICE CKS
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.