Characteristics of the Barthel Scale in Terms of Neurological Care

The Barthel scale assesses the ability of tested person to function independently. It plays an important role in professional work nurses. Therefore, aim is characterize and use it care a neurological patient. This tool measures degree independence activities daily living. Thanks this, also helps determine level assistance required with evaluates 10 basic activities. In Poland, Index one most frequently used assessment scales for measuring activity limitations patients various diseases, e.g. nervous system. Many researchers BI as measurement tools conduct scientific research. That why so deepen knowledge about this tool. (JNNN 2022;11(4):180–184)