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Dorothea W. Barthel, PT

Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

feed

bath

groom

dress

bowel

bladder

toilet

transfer

mobile

stairs

Assesses functional independence, generally in stroke patients.

Degree of independence for stroke rehabilitation.

Barthel Index

The Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assesses functional independence, generally in stroke patients.

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