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[References for evaluation scales in quality assurance in rehabilitation--1. II. Measuring functional independence in
E G de Langen1, P Frommelt, K D Wiedmann
1Rehabilitationszentrum Klinik Bavaria, Neurologische Abteilung, Schaufling.
Abstract:
Presented is an instrument assessing functional independence in rehabilitation. This instrument, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), was developed in the USA and translated into German. Considerable experience and research has accumulated concerning its application, formal properties and function in interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Application and evaluation of the FIM is demonstrated in a case study. The FIM is shown to be a reliable and highly informative instrument measuring disability according to ICIDH criteria in clinical practice. It reflects reliably the amount of help and assistance required by the individual patient.