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Table 3 Barthel index

From: Early spot sign is associated with functional outcomes in primary intracerebral hemorrhage survivors

Activity

Score

Feeding

0 = unable

5 = needs help cutting, spreading butter, etc., or requires modified diet

10 = independent

Bathing

0 = dependent

5 = independent (or in shower)

Grooming

0 = needs to help with personal care

5 = independent face/hair/teeth/shaving (implements provided)

Dressing

0 = dependent

5 = needs help but can do about half unaided

10 = independent (including buttons, zips, laces, etc.)

Bowels

0 = incontinent (or needs to be given enemas)

5 = occasional accident

10 = continent

Bladder

0 = incontinent, or catheterized and unable to manage alone

5 = occasional accident

10 = continent

Toilet

0 = dependent

5 = needs some help, but can do something alone

10 = independent (on and off, dressing, wiping)

Transfer

0 = unable, no sitting balance

5 = major help (one or two people, physical), can sit

10 = minor help (verbal or physical)

15 = independent

Ambulation

0 = immobile or < 50 yards

5 = wheelchair independent, including corners, > 50 yards

10 = walks with help of one person (verbal or physical) > 50 yards

15 = independent (but may use any aid; for example, stick) > 50 yards

Stairs

0 = unable

5 = needs help (verbal, physical, carrying aid)

10 = independent