Geriatrics

Barthel Index (Activities of Daily Living)

Measures functional independence and disability in activities of daily living.

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Parameters

Barthel Index (Activities of Daily Living) Result

Formula

Sum of 10 ADL domains: Feeding (0-10) + Bathing (0-5) + Grooming (0-5) + Dressing (0-10) + Bowels (0-10) + Bladder (0-10) + Toilet (0-10) + Transfers (0-15) + Mobility (0-15) + Stairs (0-10)

Clinical Pearls

The global benchmark instrument for evaluating rehabilitation progress, stroke recovery outcomes, and post-acute discharge placement eligibility.

Limitations

Measures physical performance in basic self-care; does not assess cognitive function, communication, or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).