Functional ability

Functional Health

Helps identify how health impacts self-care ability and areas that need improvement.

Factors affecting Functional Health

Include psychological, social, cultural, economical, and physical factors.

Nursing assessment

Involves asking questions about relationships, values, self-esteem, impairments, habits, and mental health.

Functional ability

Cognitive, social, physical, and emotional capacity to perform activities needed to meet basic needs.

Cognitive abilities

Include memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Physical ability

Includes strength, endurance, and mobility.

Emotional ability

Involves self-regulation, coping mechanisms, and resilience.

Social ability

Encompasses communication, interpersonal skills, and role fulfillment.

Environmental factors impacting health

Accessibility, resource availability, and support systems.

Roper-Logan-Tierney model

Focuses on health promotion and wellness through the assessment of essential activities of daily living (ADLs).

Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs)

Personal care and mobility tasks essential for day-to-day living.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

More complex skills essential for living in a community.

BMAT / MORSE fall risk assessment

Assess risk factors such as previous falls, gait issues, cognitive impairment, and environmental hazards.

Interventions to optimize functional abilities

Include physical and occupational therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, assistive technology, and lifestyle changes.

Considerations for Care

Ensure patient education caters to the individual's functional ability.