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