Measurement Properties of the Barthel Index in Geriatric Rehabilitation

The Barthel index (BI) is a widely used observer-based instrument to measure physical function. Our objective is to assess the structural validity, reliability, and interpretability of the BI in the geriatric rehabilitation setting.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - November 15, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Hylco Bouwstra, Ewout B. Smit, Elizabeth M. Wattel, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Cees M.P.M. Hertogh, Berend Terluin, Caroline B. Terwee Tags: Original Study Source Type: research