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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Barthel Index is a validated functional assessment scale that quantifies independence across ten basic daily activities including feeding, transfers, mobility, and continence. Scores range from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (near full independence), supporting care-planning and rehabilitation tracking.
Formula: Total of 10 weighted ADL domains, score range 0-100.
Higher Barthel scores indicate greater independence in core self-care and mobility domains.
Use this tool in rehabilitation, geriatrics, and discharge planning to quantify baseline and follow-up functional dependence.
Barthel does not capture cognitive status or instrumental ADLs and can show ceiling effects in high-functioning patients.
For related assessments, see Katz ADL, Clinical Frailty Scale and Timed Up and Go.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Assess independence in six basic activities of daily living with the Katz ADL Index. Scores range from 0 (dependent) to 6 (fully independent).
GeriatricsAssess frailty using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS 1–9): Very Fit to Terminally Ill. Used for ICU triage, surgical risk stratification, and goals-of-care discussions in elderly patients.
GeriatricsAssess mobility and fall risk with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. TUG >12 seconds indicates high fall risk. Times the performance of standing, walking 3 meters, turning, and returning to seated.
GeriatricsAssess inpatient fall risk with the Morse Fall Scale. Scores categorize patients as low, moderate, or high risk to guide fall-prevention protocols.