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Int Disabil Stud September 1988 PMID 3403500

The Barthel ADL Index: a reliability study.

C Collin, D T Wade, S Davies, V Horne

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The discussions highlight the practical value of the Barthel ADL Index, such as claims that self-reports and nurse assessments are as reliable as formal measures, citing the study's evidence of strong correlations among methods. The tone mixes technical appreciation with personal endorsements, showing moderate but meaningful engagement with the research’s implications.

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Most discussions agree on the reliability and utility of the Barthel ADL Index, with some posts emphasizing its quickness and practicality.

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The discussions suggest the publication could influence clinical assessments by highlighting the index's efficiency and reliability.

Abstract in brief

  • The study assessed the reliability of four methods to determine the Barthel ADL Index score, including patient self-report, nurse interviews, and observer assessments, in 25 patients.
  • Results showed a strong correlation among all methods, with minor discrepancies usually involving middle-grade scores, indicating consistent measurement of disability.
  • Asking an informed nurse or relative was found to be as reliable as more formal testing, and it was faster, making it a practical option for quick assessments.]
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Clinical Rehab
@ClinicalRehab · X

DW. One of my hobby-horses is the general utility of the simple Barthel ADL index https://t.co/yiGw5NLQYg which is quick, and as responsive (and sometimes more so) as any other similar measure (e.g. FIM); a recent study adds evidence. https://t.co/oitqpOwzf2

Jun 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,687 followers View post →
おいぬさま
@metadog123 · X

①ADL自立はBI≧70点 ②自宅退院を予測するBIのcut off値80点 #理学療法士 #ほぼ日文献読み ① https://t.co/l0CtvSXsKf ② https://t.co/wObKOkmKmQ

Mar 23, 2021 · 1 like · 109 followers View post →

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おいぬさま
@metadog123 · X

①ADL自立はBI≧70点 ②自宅退院を予測するBIのcut off値80点 #理学療法士 #ほぼ日文献読み ① https://t.co/l0CtvSXsKf ② https://t.co/wObKOkmKmQ

Mar 23, 2021 · 1 like · 109 followers View post →
Clinical Rehab
@ClinicalRehab · X

DW. One of my hobby-horses is the general utility of the simple Barthel ADL index https://t.co/yiGw5NLQYg which is quick, and as responsive (and sometimes more so) as any other similar measure (e.g. FIM); a recent study adds evidence. https://t.co/oitqpOwzf2

Jun 15, 2019 · 3 likes · 3,687 followers View post →