Barthel Index

Feeding:

Independent

Needs help

Unable

Bathing:

Independent

Unable

Grooming:

Independent

Unable

Dressing:

Independent

Needs help

Unable:

Bladder control:

Continent

Occasional accident

Incontinent

Incontinent: (catheterized, unable to manage alone)

Toilet use:

Independent

Needs help

Unable

Transfers (bed to chair and back)

Independent

Unable

Needs major help
help: verbal or physical

Needs minor help
help: 1-2 people, physical

Mobility on level surfaces

Independent
but may use any aid, e.g. stick. more than 50 yards

Walks with help of one person verbal or physical more than 50 yards

Wheelchair independent, corners, >50 yards

Immobile or <50 yards

Stairs

Independent

Unable

Needs help
verbal, physical, carrying aid

Bowel control:

Continent

Occasional accident

Incontinent