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 community1,2
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Document references
- Mahoney Fl, Barthel DW, Functional evaluation: the Barthel Index. Md State Med J. 1965 Feb;14:61-5.
- 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 2010.Document ID: 1845
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