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FIM Score Calculator

Calculate the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) from motor and cognitive subscale scores to assess rehabilitation progress and independence level.

Inputs

Results

Total FIM Score

105 / 126

Independence Level

3 (1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)

Motor Subscale75 / 91
Cognitive Subscale30 / 35
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Self-Care (6 items), Sphincter Control (2 items), and Transfers (3 items).
  2. Set Locomotion (2 items), Communication (2 items), and Social Cognition (3 items).
  3. Review Total FIM Score (/ 126) and Independence Level ((1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)).
  4. Use Motor Subscale (/ 91) and Cognitive Subscale (/ 35) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Self-Care (6 items)

Self-Care (6 items)Total FIM ScoreIndependence Level
9.680 / 1263 (1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)
1989 / 1263 (1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)
2999 / 1263 (1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)
38108 / 1262 (1=Complete, 2=Modified, 3=Supervision, 4=Dependent)

What each input means

Self-Care (6 items)
Sum of 6 self-care items (eating, grooming, bathing, dressing upper/lower, toileting), each scored 1-7. Range 6-42.
Sphincter Control (2 items)
Sum of bladder and bowel management items, each scored 1-7. Range 2-14.
Transfers (3 items)
Sum of bed/chair/wheelchair, toilet, and tub/shower transfer items, each scored 1-7. Range 3-21.
Locomotion (2 items)
Sum of walk/wheelchair and stairs items, each scored 1-7. Range 2-14.
Communication (2 items)
Sum of comprehension and expression items, each scored 1-7. Range 2-14.
Social Cognition (3 items)
Sum of social interaction, problem solving, and memory items, each scored 1-7. Range 3-21.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Self-Care (6 items) = 35, Sphincter Control (2 items) = 12, Transfers (3 items) = 18, Locomotion (2 items) = 10 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total FIM Score
    Total FIM Score
    105 = 105
  3. Calculate Independence Level
    Independence Level
    3 = 3
  4. Calculate Motor Subscale
    Motor Subscale
    75 = 75
  5. Calculate Cognitive Subscale
    Cognitive Subscale
    30 = 30

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