Modified Barthel Index Calculator

Free Online ADL Assessment Tool - Shah Version

Rank the patient's independence in the following areas:

Chair/Bed Transfers

Ambulation

Ambulation/Wheelchair

* (If unable to walk)
Only use this item if the patient is rated "0" for Ambulation, and then only if the patient has been trained in wheelchair management.

Stair Climbing

Toilet Transfers

Bowel Control

Bladder Control

Bathing

Dressing

Personal Hygiene(Grooming)

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