In the present study, the level of dependency was assessed using the Barthel Index, which is well adapted to evaluating the functional status of handicapped persons. This Index provides an evaluation of the ability to perform basic daily living activities (eating, moving from wheelchair to bed, personal toilet, getting on and off toilet, bathing self, walking on level surface, ascending and descending stairs, dressing, controlling bowels and bladder). Each activity is scored, with score 10–15 indicating independence, 5 partial dependence, and 0 complete dependence. With this Index, a total score of < 20 is considered as indicating complete dependence. In the present study, the study population was completely dependent, with the mean score of 20.94 ± 8.76.