Abstract
The Barthel Index is widely used in the evaluation of function. In Denmark at least three versions are used without a consensus of their specific formulation. The term ''Modified Barthel Index'' is used for several versions. A Barthel Index score without version has no meaning since a maximum score in one version indicates very poor function in another. This paper describes the proper usage of the Barthel Index and suggests the terminology ''Barthel-20'' and ''Barthel-100'' for the recommended versions published by Collin et al and Shah et al. The number after ''Barthel-'' indicates the maximum score.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Barthel Index for evaluation of function: a Danish consensus on its use |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 168 |
| Udgave nummer | 34 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 2790-2 |
| Antal sider | 3 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2006 |
Emneord
- Activities of Daily Living
- Aged
- Consensus
- Denmark
- Disability Evaluation
- Geriatric Assessment
- Humans
- Terminology as Topic