TABLE 3.
Functional Independence Scores: Inpatient rehabilitation.
| Function | Admission Status | Discharge Goal | Comments | Discharge Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers: | Bed/WC | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
| Car | 0 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Floor | 0 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Supine →Sit | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Sit →Stand | 4 | 6 | 6 | ||
| W/C Management: | Uneven Surfaces | 0 | 6 | Pt. will be ambulatory | 6 |
| Even Surfaces | 2 | 6 | Pt. will be ambulatory | 6 | |
| Ambulation—Even Surfaces: | Assistance | 2 (with rolling walker) | 6 (with rolling walker) | 6 (with rolling walker) | |
| Distance | 100′ | >/=150′ | 400′ | ||
| Ambulation— Uneven Surfaces: | Assistance | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| Distance | 0′ | >/=150′ | 150′ | ||
| Stairs: | Assistance | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| # of Stairs | 4 | 4 | 18 | ||
Each function is rated on a scale ranging from 1 (total assistance) to 7 (complete independence). A total change score of 11 points has been associated with clinically meaningful changes in stroke patients33.