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Who needs a nursing home? A simple and effective screening test

F G Miskelly1, J M Subhani

  • 1Care of the Elderly Department, Charing Cross Hospital, London.

The British Journal of Clinical Practice
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The Barthel Index (BI) effectively identifies patients needing nursing home care, unlike the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). A BI score of 15 or less accurately predicts the need for institutionalization, aiding discharge decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Distinguishing between home care and institutional long-term care is crucial for patient management.
  • Accurate assessment tools are needed to guide discharge decisions for elderly patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the predictive value of the Barthel Index (BI) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in determining patient discharge destinations.
  • To compare the efficacy of BI and MMSE against expert multidisciplinary team decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective comparison of BI and MMSE scores with expert team's discharge recommendations.
  • Calculation of sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for the BI.

Main Results:

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  • A Barthel Index score of 15 or less demonstrated high sensitivity (90%), specificity (83%), and predictive value (84%) for nursing home placement.
  • The Mini-Mental State Examination showed no predictive value in differentiating discharge destinations.

Conclusions:

  • The Barthel Index is a reliable and accurate tool for identifying patients requiring nursing home care.
  • The BI aids in making informed decisions regarding long-term care placement.
  • The MMSE is not suitable for predicting discharge destinations in this patient population.