These tasks include activities such asmobility, walking, self-care, and communication.
The FIM is divided into six major categories, with various tasks in each category that are assessed.
These categories focus on various functional mobility tasks that you may encounter throughout your day.
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The categories and sub-categories are as follows.
A score of one means that you require total assistance for the activity.
Second, your FIM score can be used to measure your personal progress through physical therapy.
As you improve your functional mobility, your FIM score will improve.
This also helps your PT gauge your progress and justifies what your PT is doing with you in therapy.
Your PT can then use that score to assess your overall safety with moving around and functional mobility.
To properly use the FIM, your PT must be certified.
This is done through coursework via the Uniform Data System of Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR).
This can ensure that you have a successful rehab experience and outcome.
Physiopedia.Functional independence measure (FIM).
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.IRF-PAI training manual.
Revised January 16, 2002.
Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation.The functional assessment specialists.
