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What are the benefits to using both the FIM and the FAM?

April 26, 2017Benefits Fam

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What are the benefits to using both the FIM and the FAM?

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a. The FIM has a limited number of items that address cognitive, behavioral, communication and community functioning; issues that are important in the brain injury population. The FAM was specifically developed for those with brain injury, and meant to enhance the FIM. Ceiling effects are less of a problem during rehabilitation when FAM items are included as well.