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Functional Independence Measure Scale

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is a comprehensive 18-item scale assessing functional independence and burden of care in patients with disability across motor and cognitive domains. Developed by Granger and colleagues in 1987, FIM has become the standard outcome measure in rehabilitation medicine, mandated by Medicare for documenting rehabilitation outcomes and discharge planning in inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

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Functional Independence Measure Scale
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  • Granger, C. V., Deutsch, A., & Linn, R. T. (1998). Advances in functional assessment for medical rehabilitation. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 5(2), 27–35. · URL
  • Hamilton, B. B., Laughlin, J. A., Fiedler, R. C., & Granger, C. V. (1994). Interrater reliability of the 7-level Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 26(3), 115–119. · URL
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