Modified Barthel Index

Calculates a score of functional independence for individuals performing activities of daily living (ADLs). The tool evaluates performance across various self-care tasks, providing a quantitative assessment of physical abilities commonly encountered in older adult populations. Users input data regarding specific actions—such as feeding oneself, washing, or transferring from one surface to another—and the calculator aggregates these scores into a comprehensive index number. This score quantifies an individual's level of support required for basic self-care and mobility within a clinical setting. Assists healthcare professionals in tracking changes in patient function over time. Physical therapists and geriatric care specialists utilize this assessment to establish baselines, monitor rehabilitation progress, or determine the appropriate level of ongoing care needed.