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== Objective<br>  ==
== Objective<br>  ==
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM ) is an 18- Item of physical, psychological and social function.


== Intended Population<br>  ==
== Intended Population<br>  ==


== Method of Use  ==
== Method of Use  ==
The FIM uses the level of assistance an individual needs to grade the functional status of a person. Grading is given as total independence to total assistance. Irrespective of the use of any assistive device, the person is considered complete independence.
The list includes six self care activities:
Feeding <br> 
Grooming <br> 
Bathing <br> 
Upper Body Dressing <br> 
Lower Body Dressing <br> 
Toileting <br> 


== Reference<br>  ==
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=== Responsiveness  ===
=== Responsiveness  ===


=== Miscellaneous<span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal;" class="Apple-style-span"></span><br>  ===
=== Miscellaneous<br>  ===


== Links  ==
== Links  ==

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Objective
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The Functional Independence Measure (FIM ) is an 18- Item of physical, psychological and social function.

Intended Population
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Method of Use[edit | edit source]

The FIM uses the level of assistance an individual needs to grade the functional status of a person. Grading is given as total independence to total assistance. Irrespective of the use of any assistive device, the person is considered complete independence.

The list includes six self care activities:

Feeding
Grooming
Bathing
Upper Body Dressing
Lower Body Dressing
Toileting


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