[References for evaluation scales in quality assurance in rehabilitation--1. II. Measuring functional independence in rehabilitation with the Functional Independence Index]. / Hinweise auf Bewertungsinstrumente zur Qualitätssicherung in der Rehabilitation--Blatt 1. II. Messung der funktionalen Selbständigkeit in der Rehabilitation mit dem Funktionalen Selbständigkeitsindex (FIM).

Presented is an instrument assessing functional independence in rehabilitation. This instrument, the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), was developed in the USA and translated into German. Considerable experience and research has accumulated concerning its application, formal properties and function in interdisciplinary rehabilitation. Application and evaluation of the FIM is demonstrated in a case study. The FIM is shown to be a reliable and highly informative instrument measuring disability according to ICIDH criteria in clinical practice. It reflects reliably the amount of help and assistance required by the individual patient.