Home › Clinical Tools › BASFI

🦴 BASFI (Bath AS Functional Index)

UseWhen to use: longitudinal functional outcome in axSpA clinics.

Loading calculator…

StrataTrack change (often ~0.5–1.0 MCID discussed); pair with ASDAS/BASDAI.

LimitsWhen not to use: as a lone disease-activity score. · Pitfall: comparing absolute cutoffs across very different patients. · BASMI covers metrology; BASDAI/ASDAS cover activity.

SourceCalin A et al. BASFI literature

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Score + version; reference only — not a substitute for care · no HIS write

Paste the link in Slack, Teams, X, or LinkedIn — the preview image comes from this page’s Open Graph card.

Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Clinical takeaway

Mean of 10.

When to use

When to use: longitudinal functional outcome in axSpA clinics.

How it works

Mean of 10 VAS items (0–10); higher = worse function.

Key points

  • Mean of 10.
  • 0 best – 10 worst.
  • Next: ASDAS / BASDAI / BASMI.

References

  • Calin A et al. BASFI literature
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does BASFI (Bath AS Functional Index) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
Related tools