Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Assesses functional independence, generally in stroke patients.
When to Use
Rank the patient's independence in the following areas:
Independent
+10Needs help
+5Unable
0Independent
+5Unable
0Independent
+5Unable
0Independent
+10Needs help
+5Unable
0Continent
+10Occasional accident
+5Incontinent (or needs to be given enemas)
0Continent
+10Occasional accident
+5Incontinent (catheterized, unable to manage alone)
0Independent
+10Needs help
+5Unable
0Independent
+15Needs minor help (verbal or physical)
+10Needs major help (1-2 people, physical), can sit
+5Unable
0Independent (but may use any aid, e.g. stick) >50 yards
+15Walks with help of one person (verbal or physical) >50 yards
+10Wheelchair independent, including corners, >50 yards
+5Immobile or <50 yards
0Independent
+10Needs help (verbal, physical, carrying aid)
+5Unable
0Result:
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