TABLE 1.
Admission and discharge FIM™ scores
| Category | Admission FIM | Discharge FIM |
|---|---|---|
| Self care | 30 | 41 |
| A. Eating | 5 | 7 |
| B. Grooming | 5 | 7 |
| C. Bathing | 5 | 6 |
| D. Dressing, upper body | 5 | 7 |
| E. Dressing, lower body | 5 | 7 |
| F. Toileting | 5 | 7 |
| Sphincter | 13 | 14 |
| G. Bladder management | 7 | 7 |
| H. Bowel management | 6 | 7 |
| Transfer | 18 | 21 |
| I. Bed, chair, wheelchair | 6 | 7 |
| J. Toilet | 6 | 7 |
| K. Tub, shower | 6 | 7 |
| Locomotion | 10 | 13 |
| L. Walk/wheelchair | 5 | 7 |
| M. Stairs | 5 | 6 |
| Communication | 7 | 13 |
| N. Comprehension, auditory/reading | 1/3 | 1/6 |
| O. Expression, verbal/written | 4/4 | 6/7 |
| Social cognition | 6 | 12 |
| P. Social interaction | 2 | 2 |
| Q. Problem solving | 2 | 4 |
| R. Memory | 2 | 6 |
| Total FIM score | 84 | 114 |
| Total FIM improvement | 30 | |
| FIM efficiency, FIM change/length of stay | 30/31 = 0.97 | |