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Recovery from physical disability as evaluated by the Functional Independence Measure inpatient stroke rehabilitation.

Authors: Franchignoni FP, Benevolo E, Zelaschi GP, Di Patrizi S, et al.

Original title: La Scala Fim Nel Monitoraggio Del Recupero Funzionale Neuromotorio: Studio Su Emiplegici in Degenza Riabilitativa Post-Acuta

Year: 1995

Source: Europa Medicophysica 31(2):67-75.

Abstract: This study aimed at assessing the patients' degree of physical disability using the FIM scale (Functional Independence Measure). There was a high correlation between admission and discharge total FIM scores. (CIRRIE Abstract)

Institution: ISPRI, Centro Medico di Riabilitazione, Via Val Cismon 7, 16167 Genova Nervi, Italy

Language: English

Subject headings: Abstracts, Daily living, Disabilities, Evaluation, Functional evaluation, Institutionalization, Physical disabilities, Rehabilitation, Stroke

Geographic areas: Europe, Italy

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