FIM Scale

Question 1

What is the FIM Scale

Answer 1

a scale to measure the level of disability in a patient and indicates the amount of assistance require for the pt to carry out daily activities needed for living

Question 2

what populations is the FIM scale used for

Answer 2

stroke
SCI
MS
TBI
Parkinson’s

Question 3

How is the FIM scored?

Answer 3

Scored on a scale of 1 through 7 for each task where 1 is dependent and 7 is
independent. Total scores range from 18-126 with 13 motor tasks and 5 cognitive
tasks.

Question 4

What does the FIM score mean

Answer 4

higher score means the pt has better function