Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Define level 1 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Total assistance patient performs less than 25% of the effort

Define level 2 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Maximal assistance patient performs 25-49% of effort

Define level 3 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Moderate assistance patient performs 50-74% of the effort

Define level 4 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Minimal assistance patient performs greater than 75% of the effort

Define level 5 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Supervision patient requires verbal cues, setup, or stand by

Define level 6 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Modified Independence patient requires assistive or adaptive device

Define level 7 of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

Complete independence

Which level of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is a helper required?

Levels 1-5

Which level of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is no helper required?

Levels 6-7

Define the Functional Independence Measure (FIM).

the amount of assistance is scored on a 7 point ordinal scale