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Functional assessment measures in CNS trauma.

J F Ditunno1

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Journal of Neurotrauma
|March 11, 1992
PubMed
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Measuring functional outcomes is crucial for assessing treatments for central nervous system (CNS) trauma survivors. Standardized tools like the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Disability Rating Scale (DRS) are vital for evaluating spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Outcomes Assessment

Background:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) trauma, including spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), often results in permanent functional impairment.
  • Effective clinical outcomes are determined by how well survivors function in society, necessitating reliable measurement of impairment and disability.
  • Current impairment classifications for SCI are well-defined, with emerging international standards and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) showing reliability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of standardized measurements for assessing the effectiveness of interventions for CNS trauma.
  • To discuss the current state and future directions of impairment and functional assessment tools for SCI and TBI.
  • To advocate for internationally agreed-upon standards in outcome measurement for neurological injuries.

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Main Methods:

  • Review of existing and developing measurement tools for SCI and TBI functional outcomes.
  • Discussion of the reliability and precision of scales such as the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), its extension (FAM), the Glasgow Outcome Scale, and the Disability Rating Scale (DRS).
  • Exploration of the need for refined assessment tools, particularly for quadriplegic subjects and the moderate disability to good recovery range in TBI.

Main Results:

  • The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) demonstrates good reliability for overall assessment and specific categories in SCI.
  • The Disability Rating Scale (DRS) offers better precision and reliability compared to the Glasgow Outcome Scale for TBI.
  • Extensions of the FIM, such as the Functional Assessment Measure (FAM), are under development and testing for improved functional assessment in TBI.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized and reliable measurement tools are essential for evaluating the efficacy of treatments for CNS trauma.
  • Ongoing development and refinement of functional assessment measures like FIM, FAM, and DRS are critical for precise evaluation of SCI and TBI recovery.
  • The future will likely see the widespread adoption of internationally agreed-upon standards for assessing functional outcomes in neurological injury survivors.