The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is an assessment tool used by healthcare providers to evaluate an individual’s level of disability and their need for assistance with daily activities.
It helps to understand how much help someone might need and is widely used in rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. It assesses 18 different activities, divided into two main categories: Motor & Cognitive.
Eating, grooming, bathing, dressing (upper and lower body), and toileting.
Bladder and bowel management.
Moving from a bed to a chair, toilet, or shower.
Walking or using a wheelchair, and going up and down stairs.
Understanding and expressing information, including speaking and comprehending.