Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Week 1

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

-Defines the level of assistance an individual needs to grade functional status

-7 point scale

Level 1

Total assistance (patient performs less than 25% of the effort - helper required)

Level 2

Maximal assistance (patient performs 25-49% of the effort - helper required)

Level 3

Moderate assistance (patient performs 50-74% of the effort - helper required)

Level 4

Minimal assistance (patient performs greater than 75% of the effort - helper required)

Level 5

Supervision (patient requires verbal cues, setup, or stand by assistance - helper required)

Level 6

Modified independence (patient requires assistive or adaptive devices - no helper required)

Level 7

Complete independence (no helper required)