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The Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS) is particularly well-suited for assessing activities of daily living (ADL) performance in individuals who are cognitively intact, even when experiencing depression. This tool evaluates a person's ability to perform basic daily tasks that are essential for living independently, including personal care, safety, and health management.

KELS is designed to be a straightforward, functional assessment that provides insights into how well an individual can manage everyday tasks, which is crucial for someone dealing with depression. Despite an intact cognitive function, depression can significantly impact motivation, energy levels, and overall engagement in activities. The KELS directly assesses how these factors influence daily living skills, making it a practical choice for determining specific areas of need and guiding intervention strategies.

The other assessments, while valuable, may focus on different aspects of performance. For instance, the Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation emphasizes social interaction and functional performance in group settings, which might not be as relevant for an individual primarily struggling with ADL performance due to depression. The Routine Task Inventory-Expanded targets cognitive levels of function related to performance and may not fully capture the practical, functional requirements of daily living tasks. The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills evaluates motor and processing skills in ADL tasks