Activities of daily living (ADL) components are most commonly found in which assessments?

Activities of daily living (ADL) components are integral to assessments typically conducted within healthcare settings, particularly for evaluating a patient’s functional status and determining their care needs. The correct link to these assessments is found in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Outcome Assessment Information Set (OASIS).

MDS is primarily used in skilled nursing facilities to assess residents and gather data for care planning, reimbursement, and quality improvement. It includes various domains, one of which involves evaluating a resident's ability to perform basic daily tasks like eating, bathing, and dressing, which are key components of ADLs.

OASIS is utilized in home health care settings and also assesses patients' health status, including their ability to perform ADLs. Data collected through OASIS are essential for outcome improvement projects and payment determinations in home health care.

In contrast, the other assessment methods mentioned do not directly focus on the functional abilities related to daily living activities. For example, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) are primarily concerned with classifying diagnoses and procedural billing, thus lacking a focus on daily living activities. Similarly, International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (