REHAB CLINICAL WORKSTATION
FIM Pro: Assessment & Predictor
Standardized 18-Item Grid + Recovery Velocity Engine
PART 1: 18-ITEM FUNCTIONAL GRID
PART 2: RECOVERY PREDICTOR
Complete the functional items
to visualize clinical data
Clinical Significance of FIM Velocity
Functional gain in inpatient rehabilitation is often measured by FIM Efficiency (points gained per day). The FIMt prediction allows clinicians to estimate a patient's functional status at discharge based on their current progress rate.
The 7-Level Scoring Manual
- 7 - Independent: Timely, Safely.
- 6 - Modified Independent: Device required.
- 5 - Supervision: Helper required for setup/cues.
- 4 - Minimal Assist: Patient performs 75%+.
- 3 - Moderate Assist: Patient performs 50-74%.
- 2 - Maximal Assist: Patient performs 25-49%.
- 1 - Total Assist: Patient performs < 25%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MCID for the FIM score?
The Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the total FIM score is generally accepted as 22 points for acute stroke patients.
Clinical Bibliography
- 1. Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation. FIM® Instrument Manual. 2009.
- 2. Ottenbacher KJ, et al. Reliability of the FIM: A quantitative review. Archives of Phys Med Rehab. 1996.
Dr. Nikhil Mahajan, PT
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