KELS Flashcards
1
Q
What does KELS stand for?
A
Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
2
Q
Purpose of KELS
A
Designed to provide a quick and simple evaluation of a person’s ability to perform essential living skills.
3
Q
What does the KELS determine and suggests what for the individual?
A
Determine the degree of independence and suggest appropriate living situation that will maximize independence
4
Q
KELS to be used with what diagnosis?
A
Intellectual disabilities, issues related to aging, brain injuries, cognitive impairment
5
Q
KELS to be used in what setting? To NOT be used in what setting?
A
Short term psychiatric adolescent and adult inpatients
Not adequate for long term care setting
6
Q
Items in the categories being evaluated are scored to determine?
A
Independence in each task
