transfer
Last reviewed 01/2018
The Barthel Index score for the ability to transfer is assessed on the following scale:
- 3 needs no help, including locking their own wheelchair
- 2 needs minor help, verbal or physical, or can transfer with one person alone, for example the spouse
- 1 needs major help, defined as two people or one strong or trained person, but able to sit unaided
- 0 needs more help than the above