Barthel Funeral Home Cambridge, Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living Instructions: Choose the scoring point for the statement that most closely corresponds to the patient's current level of ability for each of the following 10 items. The highest scores indicate full independence in physical functioning whilst the lowest scores (closer to 0) indicate a bed-ridden state. [1] The Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assesses functional independence, generally in stroke patients. The Barthel Index is not meant to be used as a stand-alone assessment to predict functional outcomes but rather to be part of a complement of assessments to create a full picture of a patient’s ability and rehabilitation potential. 1. The main aim is to establish degree of independence from any help, physical or verbal, however minor. 5-point increments are used in scoring, with a maximal score of 100 indicating full independence in physical functioning whilst a lowest score of 0 indicating a patient with a complete bed-bound state. (Montebello State Hospital, Deer's Head Hospital, and AND Western Maryland Hospital) have been using a simple index DOROTHEA W. Apr 7, 2020 ยท The Barthel Index scale versions all measure functional disability in 10 ADLs by quantifying patient performance. The Barthel Index measures functional disability in 10 ADLs by quantifying patient performance. xq, yt6u, hx, j8o, isf, 1l, fvlf, olhs4, g4gr, lx8kg,