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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Barthel Index in the editor.
Begin by entering the patient's name in the designated field at the top of the form.
For each activity listed (Feeding, Bathing, Grooming, etc.), assess the patient's level of independence and select the appropriate score based on their capabilities.
In the 'Total' section, sum up all scores to reflect the patient's overall performance. This will help in evaluating their degree of independence.
Ensure that both the patient and therapist sign and date the form at the bottom to validate its accuracy.

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What is a normal Barthel score?

scores of 0-20 indicate total dependency. scores of 21-60 indicate severe dependency. scores of 61-90 indicate moderate dependency. scores of 91-99 indicate slight dependency.

How to perform the Barthel Index?

Any member of the multidisciplinary team can perform the Barthel Index, but it is typically completed by clinical staff such as nurses, occupational therapists, or physiotherapist over a 24-48 hour period. Typically, the assessment takes only minutes to complete and can be a part of a rehabilitation evaluation.

What is the Barthel test?

The Barthel Index (BI) measures the extent to which somebody can function independently and has mobility in their activities of daily living (ADL) i.e. feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, control, bladder control, toileting, chair transfer, ambulation and stair climbing.

How is the Barthel score calculated?

The scoring is as follows: 0 = unable, 1 = needs assistance/help, 2 = independent. The for the ten items are summed and x 5 to get a total score out of 100. Proposed guidelines for interpreting Barthel scores are as follows: scores of 0-20 indicate total dependency.

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