Barthel Index calculator
Result
100/100
Minimal dependency
How to use it
- 1
Score each ADL. Maximum 100 = fully independent. Minimum 0 = fully dependent.
- 2
BI ≥ 60 = community discharge possible. With appropriate home support.
- 3
Serial assessment. Tracks rehabilitation progress; goals set around domain-specific improvement.
When to use it
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Baseline and discharge BI determine rehab intensity and placement.
- Nursing home admission
- BI < 20 typically requires 24h nursing care.
- Research outcome measure
- BI 90–100 at 90 days = good outcome in many stroke trials.
A reference for clinicians and students, not medical advice. A score supports a decision; it does not make one. Check every result against the patient in front of you and your local protocol.
At a glance
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Inputs
- 10
- Type
- Points score
