♿ Geriatric assessment

Can an older, stroke or post-surgical person manage daily life? Barthel quantifies it

The Barthel Index is the most common tool for activities of daily living (ADL), covering feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, continence, toileting, transfers, mobility and stairs — total 0-100: ≤20 total, 21-40 severe, 41-60 moderate, 61-99 mild dependence, 100 fully independent. Common for older adults, stroke and post-surgical rehab and progress tracking. Free; scored locally for comparing rehab progress. Use with your therapist/doctor.

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Choose what the person can actually do now (not what they 'should' be able to do); for older adults, stroke, post-surgical rehab, etc.

Common questions

Is a higher Barthel score better?
Yes. 100 means fully independent; lower means more dependent. Its biggest value is comparison — test before and after rehab to track progress.
Score by 'can do' or 'should be able to'?
By what the person can actually do now, not theoretically should. For example, if family usually feeds them, score feeding by the actual care situation even if they could hold a spoon.
Does this replace a rehab assessment?
No. It is a standard tool, but the rehab plan needs a rehabilitation doctor or therapist's full assessment.

Take a couple of minutes to quantify daily independence

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This tool is for self-screening reference only. It does not constitute a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person assessment by a doctor. If you have concerns, seek care promptly.

Source: Barthel Index (activities of daily living, ADL assessment)

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