[Barthel Index for evaluation of function: a Danish consensus on its use].
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.
Maribo
Thomas
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Danske Fysioterapeuter, København. tmh@fysio.dk
Lauritsen
Jens M
JM
Waehrens
Eva
E
Poulsen
Ingrid
I
Hesselbo
Bjørn
B
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