Table 1 Classification of interview items for physical functional impairment assessment
Classification | Interview items |
|---|---|
‘By yourself and without using any special equipment, how much difficulty do you have... | |
ADL | • Getting in and out of bed • Eating • Dressing yourself |
IADL | • Managing money • Doing house chores • Preparing meals |
LSA | • Going to the movies • Attending social events • Performing leisure activity at home |
LEM | • Walking a quarter mile • Walking up to 10 steps • Walking between rooms on the same floor • Stooping/kneeling/crouching • Standing up from an armless chair |
GPA | • Lifting or carrying heavy objects • Standing for long periods • Sitting for long periods • Reaching up overhead • Grasping/holding small objects • Moving large objects |