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functional independence measure (FIM)
Indications:
-> used widely in rehabilitation settings on admission & discharge
Procedure:
Areas assessed:
1) self care (eating, grooming, bathing, dressing upper body, dressing lower body, toileting
2) sphincter control (bowel & bladder)
3) transfers (bed, chair or wheelchair, toilet, tub or shower)
4) locomotion (walk vs wheelchair, stairs)
5) communication (comprehension, expression)
Interpretation:
No helper
- 7. complete independence (timely, safely)
- 6. modified independence (device)
Helper
- Modified dependence
- 5. supervision
- 4. minimal assistance (subject = 75% +)
- Complete dependence
- 2. maximal assistance (subject = 25% +)
- 1. total assistance (subject = 0% =)
General
performance scale
functional assessment
References
- Pearson, V. In: Assessing Older Persons, Kane & Kane (eds),
Oxford University Press, 2000
- Groucher et al, Topic Geriatr Rehabil 3:59, 1986