toimintakyvyllä

Toimintakyvyllä is the adessive form of the Finnish noun toimintakyky, meaning functional capacity or the ability to function. It denotes the state of having the capacity to perform daily activities and participate in society. In Finland, toimintakyky is a central concept in health care, elder care, disability policies and rehabilitation planning. It influences how services are allocated, how prognosis is assessed, and what kinds of support a person may need to maintain independence.

The concept covers physical, cognitive and social elements of functioning. Assessments of toimintakyky typically examine activities of daily living, mobility, cognitive function and communication, and can be formalized with standardized tools such as the Barthel Index, Katz ADL, and WHODAS 2.0, as well as broader geriatric assessments. Changes in functioning may result from aging, chronic illness, disability, or injury, and may be addressed through rehabilitation, assistive devices, environmental adaptations and social support.

In administrative and clinical Finnish texts, the adessive form toimintakyvyllä is used to describe conditions or resources related to functioning, for example in statements about needs, eligibility criteria or service provision.

See also: toiminta, toimintakyvyn arviointi, kuntoutus, vammaisuus, ADL.