The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)
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9. Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living Scale
The Schwab and England ADL scale helps physicians and caregivers determine a patient’s ability to perform necessary daily tasks, such as grooming, dressing, toileting and housekeeping. While this scale was designed for those with Parkinson’s, it’s widely used to assess the needs of many individuals living with functional impairments.
On the Schwab and England ADL scale, ratings are represented by a percentage. While 100 percent represents an individual who is completely independent with no impairments, a rating of 0 percent indicates that the patient is in a vegetative state and unable to function whatsoever.
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