Here’s an interesting, thought-provoking post about the — written for a general audience (patients, caregivers, students, or curious readers). Title: The Barthel Index: The Simple 10-Question Test That Decides Your Independence
Can you feed yourself? Can you use the toilet alone? Can you walk 50 meters? barthel index
You’ve just been discharged from the hospital after a stroke. A stranger hands you a form with ten simple questions: Here’s an interesting
Suddenly, your entire future — where you live, who helps you, even your insurance coverage — comes down to a number between 0 and 100. who helps you