Table 5
The five item Barthel index
| Item | Response options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Transfer | Unable, no sitting balance5-150 | Major help (1 or 2 people, physical), can sit | Minor help (verbal or physical) | Independent |
| Bathing | Dependent | Independent (or in shower) | —5-151 | — |
| Toilet use | Dependent | Needs some help, but can do something alone | Independent (on and off, dressing, wiping) | — |
| Stairs | Unable | Needs help (verbal, physical, carrying aid) | Independent | — |
| Mobility | Immobile | Wheelchair independent, including corners | Walks with help of one person (verbal or physical) | Independent (but may use an aid—for example, stick) |
