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Barthel Index of daily living

The Barthel index of daily living is a method of assessing and communicating to other health professionals the degree of disability in a particular individual.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General eligibility to complete Barthel Index of daily living includes: being over the age of 18, having the cognitive and physical ability to follow instructions and answer questions, and having a primary diagnosis that affects activities of daily living.

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Questions for Barthel Index of daily living

Questions

1.

BOWELS

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Incontinent (or needs to be given enemas)
  2. Occasional accident (less than once a week, max once a day
  3. Continent
2.

BLADDER

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Incontinent or catheterised /unable to manage
  2. Occasional accident (max once per 24 hours)
  3. Continent for over 7 days
3.

GROOMING

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Needs help with personal care
  2. Independent
4.

TOILET USE

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Dependent on help
  2. Needs some help but can do something alone
  3. Independent -Can reach toilet/commode, undress sufficiently, clean self and leave
5.

FEEDING

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Unable
  2. Needs help cutting up food, spreading butter etc, but feeds self
  3. Independent (food cooked, served and provided within easy reach but not cut up. Normal food not only soft food
6.

TRANSFER

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Unable no sitting balance, 2 to lift
  2. Major help: physical help 1 strong or 2 normal. Can sit
  3. Minor help: 1 person easily or supervision for safety
  4. Independent
7.

MOBILITY

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Immobile
  2. Wheelchair dependent
  3. Help of one untrained person
  4. Independent
8.

DRESSING

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Dependent
  2. Needs help but can do half unaided
  3. Needs help but can do half unaided
9.

STAIRS

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Unable
  2. Needs help (verbal/physical, carrying aid)
  3. Independent up and down
10.

BATHING

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Dependent
  2. Independent

Assessments Similar to Barthel Index of daily living

  • Functional Living Index (FLI)
  • Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
  • Functional Assessment Measure (FAM)
  • Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL)
  • Modified Barthel Index (MBI)

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Barthel Index of daily living

What is the Barthel Index of Daily Living?

The Barthel Index of Daily Living is a measure of a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. It is commonly used to assess the functional ability of elderly people and those with physical disabilities.

How is the Barthel Index of Daily Living scored?

The Barthel Index of Daily Living is scored on a scale of 0 to 20, with 0 being the lowest level of functional ability and 20 being the highest level of functional ability.

What activities are included in the Barthel Index of Daily Living?

The Barthel Index of Daily Living includes activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, walking, and using the toilet.

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