Table 5.
Summary of Proposed Evaluation and Recommendation in Physical Function
| Subjective Questionnaire: In The Past Three Months, Have You Had Difficulty With | Specific Exam Maneuver | Referral Services as Indicated by Subjective and/or Physical Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Taking care of yourself (bathing, toileting, dressing)? | See the cognitive function section, strength testing, and balance testing as below | Occupational therapy |
| Walking, balancing, or falling? | Tandem stance < 10 s or single leg stance < 5 s, visuospatial neglect (letter cancellation test), 10MWT (gait speed < 0.7 m/s) | Physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation) and/or physical therapy |
| Taking medications without assistance? | Fine motor coordination in addition to cognitive screening. | Occupational therapy (fine/gross motor coordination, functional cognition) and/or speech therapy (swallow and/or cognitive therapy) |