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Description

This project sought to address challenges faced by acute care OTs by promoting the use of ADL-focused standardized assessments as a clinical guide for ADL interventions. Challenges such as large caseloads, productivity demands, time constraints, and staffing shortages limit OTs contribution within the acute care setting. With acute care also being a fast-paced environment in which medical necessity can overshadow rehabilitative needs, OT is often undervalued and the focus is shifted on mobility over function. Although standardized assessments are not commonly used in acute care due to time limitations, this capstone project successfully piloted an assessment tool based on the AM-PAC 6-Clicks Short Form while focusing on practitioner opinion and providing education throughout the process to promote longevity and sustainability of the project. The deliverables of this project summarized the findings of the literature review as well as outcomes of program implementation to serve as educational materials for acute care settings and encourage future use of ADL-focused standardized assessments.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Activities of daily living, Acute care, Assessment

Medical Subject Headings

Activities of daily living, Acute care, Assessment

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 10, 2026.

Using Standardized Assessments to Guide ADL-Focused Interventions

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