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Barthel's Index of Activities of Daily Living

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Although used fairly universally in hospitals for assessing patients with severe disabilities, more sensitive indices (e.g. Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)) are required in the community^1,2

The Barthel Index is available here

Note about Credits

The Maryland State Medical Society holds the copyright for the Barthel Index. Permission is required to modify the Barthel Index or to use it for commercial purposes.

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Document references

1. Mahoney Fl, Barthel DW, Functional evaluation: the Barthel Index. Md State Med J. 1965 Feb;14:61-5.
2. Wade D; Measurement of Neurological Rehabilitation. OUP. 1992

Acknowledgements EMIS is grateful to Dr Huw Thomas for writing this article. The final copy has passed scrutiny by the independent Mentor GP reviewing team. ©EMIS 2009.
Document ID: 1845
Document Version: 23
Document Reference: bgp1654
Last Updated: 30 Jun 2009
Planned Review: 29 Jun 2014

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