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[FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE MEASURE SCALE SCORES IN SEVERELY DEPENDENT OLDER ADULTS UPON REHABILITATION COMPLETION
Danielle Ann Peleg1, Dan Justo2
1Internal Medicine B, Meir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel.
Harefuah
|June 17, 2024
Summary
Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores after stroke rehabilitation effectively predict older adults' functional status according to Israeli Ministry of Health guidelines. A score of 100 or less indicates severe dependency, aiding geriatricians in patient assessment.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Stroke Recovery
- Functional Assessment

