Modified Barthel Index

Shah Version - ADL Assessment

Rank the patient's independence in the following areas:

Chair/Bed Transfers

Ambulation

Ambulation/Wheelchair

Stair Climbing

Toilet Transfers

Bowel Control

Bladder Control

Bathing

Dressing

Personal Hygiene

Feeding

0 points
Total Dependence
Total Score
0/100

Score Interpretation Guide

0–20
Total Dependence
21–60
Severe Dependence
61–90
Moderate Dependence
91–99
Slight Dependence
100
Independence

Score Prediction

  • < 40: Unlikely to go home
    • Dependent in Mobility
    • Dependent in Self Care
  • 60: Pivotal score where patients move from dependency to assisted independence. If living alone will probably need a number of community services to cope.
  • 60–80: If living alone will probably need a number of community services to cope.
  • > 85: Likely to be discharged to community living
    • Independent in transfers and able to walk or use wheelchair independently