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