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== Objective<br>  ==
== Objective<br>  ==
The Barthel Index measures the degree of assistance required by an individual on 10 items of mobility and self care ADL. Was developed by a Physical Therapist 40 years ago.


== Intended Population<br>  ==
== Intended Population<br>  ==


== Method of Use  ==
== Method of Use  ==
Level of measurements are limited to either complete independence or needing assistance. Each performance item is scored on an ordinal scale with a specified number of points assigned to each level or ranking.


== Reference<br>  ==
== Reference<br>  ==

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The Barthel Index measures the degree of assistance required by an individual on 10 items of mobility and self care ADL. Was developed by a Physical Therapist 40 years ago.

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Level of measurements are limited to either complete independence or needing assistance. Each performance item is scored on an ordinal scale with a specified number of points assigned to each level or ranking.

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