Physical Therapy
Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL Assessment)
Calculates the 100-point Barthel Index to assess functional independence and nursing care requirements.
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Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL Assessment) Result
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Formula
Barthel Index = Sum of 10 Functional ADL Items (Range: 0 to 100 points, 5-point increments)
0–20: Total Dependence | 21–60: Severe | 61–90: Moderate | 91–99: Slight | 100: IndependentClinical Pearls
The international benchmark for measuring physical disability and monitoring recovery trajectories in neurology, stroke units, and geriatric rehabilitation.
Limitations
Measures basic physical self-care; does not assess Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) such as cooking, finances, or medication management (Lawton-Brody scale).