2.3.3. FIM
FIM, disability
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The FIM is an outcome measure of the severity of disability for inpatient rehabilitation. It rates 18 ADLs on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (“fully dependent”) to 7 (“independent with no aids”). The FIM comprises 18 measures, with subscales measuring social cognition (3 items), transfers (3 items), locomotion (2 items), sphincter control (2 items), self-care (6 items), and communication (2 items) [