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Barthel Index

The Barthel Index is a test used to measure performance in activities of daily living (ADL). It assesses 10 categories on a scale of 0 to 15 or 0 to 10, with higher numbers indicating greater independence. The categories include feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowels, bladder, toilet use, transfers, mobility, and stairs. Scores from each category are summed to provide a total score between 0 and 100, with independent functioning indicated by a score closer to 100. The Barthel Index was developed in 1965 and has been shown to reliably measure ADL performance.

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Barthel Index

The Barthel Index is a test used to measure performance in activities of daily living (ADL). It assesses 10 categories on a scale of 0 to 15 or 0 to 10, with higher numbers indicating greater independence. The categories include feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, bowels, bladder, toilet use, transfers, mobility, and stairs. Scores from each category are summed to provide a total score between 0 and 100, with independent functioning indicated by a score closer to 100. The Barthel Index was developed in 1965 and has been shown to reliably measure ADL performance.

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Barthel Index

Feeding
0 = unable
5 = needs help cutting, spreading butter, etc., or requires modified diet
10 = independent

Bathing
0 = dependent
5 = independent (or in shower)

Grooming
0 = needs to help with personal care
5 = independent face/hair/teeth/shaving (implements provided)

Dressing
0 = dependent
5 = needs help but can do about half unaided
10 = independent (including buttons, zips, laces, etc.)

Bowels
0 = incontinent (or needs to be given enemas)
5 = occasional accident
10 = continent

Bladder
0 = incontinent, or catheterized and unable to manage alone
5 = occasional accident
10 = continent

Toilet Use
0 = dependent
5 = needs some help, but can do something alone
10 = independent (on and off, dressing, wiping)

Transfers (bed to chair, and back))


0 = unable, no sitting balance
5 = major help (one or two people, physical), can sit
10 = minor help (verbal or physical)
15 = independent

Mobility (on level surfaces)


0 = immobile or < 50 yards
5 = wheelchair independent, including corners, > 50 yards
10 = walks with help of one person (verbal or physical) > 50 yards
15 = independent (but may use any aid; for example, stick) > 50 yards

Stairs
0 = unable
5 = needs help (verbal, physical, carrying aid)
10 = independent

TOTAL (0–100):

REFERENCE

Provided by the Coma Science Group - www.comascience.org


Mahoney FI, Barthel D. “Functional evaluation: the Barthel Index.”
Maryland State Med Journal 1965;14:56-61.

ALSO SEE

Collin C, Wade DT, Davies S, Horne V. “The Barthel ADL Index: a reliability study.” Int
Disability Study.1988;10:61-63

Provided by the Coma Science Group - www.comascience.org

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