Barthel Index

Barthel Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) refers to basic self-care
activities that a person performs daily (e.g., eating, dressing, bathing, transferring, using the
toilet, controlling bladder and bowel functions). Inability to independently perform even
one activity may indicate a need for supporting services.
Source: http://www.pco.gov.hk/english/resource/files/Module_on_Health_Assessment_Older_adults.pdf