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Measures of adult general functional status: The Barthel Index, Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), MACTAR Patient Preference Disability Questionnaire, and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ) by Patricia P. Katz for the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Outcomes Measures Task Force is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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Purpose. Measure functional independence and need for assistance in mobility and self-care (1). The Barthel Index was developed in a chronic hospital setting; it has generally not been adopted for use in community-based studies (2). Items were chosen to reflect the level of nursing care required. The item weightings are based on the level of nursing care required and social acceptability (3). Content. Basic activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, transfer, hygiene). Items are rated in terms of whether individuals can perform activities independently, can perform with some assistance, or are dependent. Developer/contact information. Dorothea Barthel, PT, BA

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Author

Patricia P. Katz for the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Outcomes Measures Task Force

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 0004-3591)

Published

2003

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)