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Table 3 (Instrumental) Activities of Daily Living according to the modified Katz ADL index

From: Systematic comprehensive geriatric assessment in elderly patients on chronic dialysis: a cross-sectional comparative and feasibility study

Modified Katz ADL index question

% needs help

1. Bathing

18.0

2. Dressing

10.0

3. Combing hair

4.0

4. Toileting

4.0

5. Continence

8.2

6. Transfer bed-chair

10.0

7. Walking

27.0

8. Eating

0.0

9. Telephoning

4.0

10. Travelling

33.0

11. Shopping groceries

18.0

12. Cooking

18.0

13. Household keeping

50.0

14. Taking medication

0.0

15. Managing finances

6.0