Table 1 Items of the Early Rehabilitation Barthel Index (ERBI)

Intensive care supervision

-50*

Tracheostomy tube management and supervision

-50*

Intermittent or continuous mechanical ventilation

-50*

Confusional state requiring supervision

-50*

Behavioral disturbances endangering oneself or others

-50*

Severe impairment of communication

-25

Dysphagia requiring supervision

-50*

ΣERI

-325 to 0

Barthel Index (BI)

 Feeding

0; 5; 10

 Bathing

0; 5

 Grooming

0; 5

 Dressing

0; 5; 10

 Bowel control

0; 5; 10

 Bladder control

0; 5; 10

 Toilet use

0; 5; 10

 Transfers

0; 5; 10; 15

 Mobility on level surfaces

0; 5; 10; 15

 Stairs

0; 5; 10

 ΣBI

0 to 100

ERBI (ERI + BI)

-325 to 100