The Barthel Index (BI) is one of the most widely used rating scales for the measurement of activity limitations in older people. Functional Assessment is particularly helpful in measuring improvement in restorative care.
One of the best ways to evaluate consumers’ health status is through functional assessment. This provides objective data that may indicate future decline or improvement in health status, enabling the care plan and services to be targeted to consumer needs. It is particularly helpful in measuring improvement in restorative care.
This package includes a PowerPoint presentation, a web-snap video from Lorraine Poulos RN and Jacqui Culver Nurse Practitioner, and a sample assessment tool.
