Activities of Daily Living Level is Associated With Recovery of Catheter‐Free Urination Among Patients Hospitalized in an Acute Care Hospital | Synapse
April 22, 2026
Activities of Daily Living Level is Associated With Recovery of Catheter‐Free Urination Among Patients Hospitalized in an Acute Care Hospital
Key Points
To explore the relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and the recovery of catheter-free urination in hospitalized patients.
Utilized the modified Functional Independence Measure (mFIM) to assess ADL levels.
Examined patient records from an acute care hospital setting to identify rates of catheter-free urination.
Higher mFIM scores correlate with increased rates of successful catheter-free urination.
Findings indicate that improved ADL may facilitate recovery outcomes for hospitalized patients.
Abstract
ADL as represented by mFIM is a major correlate of catheter-free urination.