Functional assessment of activities of daily living.
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The Barthel Index is a widely used ordinal scale designed to measure an individual's performance in ten basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and mobility. Developed by Mahoney and Barthel, it provides an objective assessment of functional independence across critical areas such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, continence, transfers, and ambulation. This essential tool is primarily utilized by healthcare professionals, including rehabilitation therapists, nurses, physicians, and geriatric specialists. Its value lies in offering a standardized, quantifiable measure of a patient's functional status, enabling effective tracking of recovery progress, informing personalized care planning, and facilitating clear communication among multidisciplinary teams. Scores typically range from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), offering a reliable indicator of disability level and rehabilitation potential.
Barthel Total
0Higher scores indicate greater functional independence.