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. 2003 Spring;24(3):25–44.

Table 5. Counts of Coefficients, by Sign and t-Statistic Ranges in Regressions of Log Cost on Functional Independence Measure Items and Age Within Each Rehabilitation Impairment Category: 1999.

Item Negative Coefficients Positive Coefficients


All 1 2 All 1 2
Eating 21 19 15 0 0 0
Grooming 9 5 1 12 7 2
Bathing 20 16 11 1 0 0
Dressing Upper Body 7 4 2 14 10 6
Dressing Lower Body 20 18 16 1 0 0
Toileting 20 19 13 1 0 0
Bladder Management 18 16 13 3 0 0
Bowel Management 9 5 3 12 5 2
Transfer to Bed or Chair 21 20 16 0 0 0
Transfer to Toilet 19 17 15 2 0 0
Transfer to Tub or Shower 3 1 0 18 16 14
Locomotion 21 19 18 0 0 0
Stairs 17 14 11 4 2 2
Comprehension 2 0 0 19 15 8
Expression 14 11 7 7 1 0
Social Interaction 12 7 3 9 3 2
Problem Solving 14 11 4 7 2 2
Memory 19 16 10 2 1 1

NOTE: Negative coefficients mean that costs are higher for patients who are less independent.